Tarquin Moon Mandurah Oct 31, 2007 21:35 pm

Hi there,

sustainable purchasing is an important issue for organisations, in my case, local council. I am interested to find studies into the environmental/greenhouse emissions and financial savings of purchasing sustainable products. Are there any such studies particularly looking at short/long term financial benefits/costs? For many officers the motivating factor is dollar savings, but enviro friendly goods generally cost more instead having wider benefits, reduced air pollution, local jobs, recycling of materials, etc. Look forward to your ideas!

Tarquin