project managers and leasing specialists.

I used to spend hours scouring lots of websites,

tracking down the federal green purchasing requirements

for different products and services [Background Music].

Now I just respond with a link, the Green Procurement Compilation, or GPC.

Let's look at an example.

Even in a small space like this break room there are dozens of products,

each with different sustainability requirements.

Before the GPC I had to go to a website for each federal program, like water sense,

to find out if there was a requirement.

Now I go to the GPC to get all the information I need.

It allows me to search or browse to find what I'm looking for.

Oh look, refrigerators need to be energy star compliant.

And it shows purchasing options and additional information for federal buyers.

Great. I'll let Dana know.

That's great for buying a single item but what if I need to do something bigger?

Thanks Christina.

>> You're welcome.

Have a good day.

>> This cafeteria operates sustainably

and meets all federal requirements and I helped make it happen.

The GPC also provides information on greening services and service contracts.

It helped me figure out which sustainable products to require as well

as other sustainable practices to consider, like encouraging customers to bring their own mugs.

The previous contracts and other sample language helped me write my own requirements.

Although I'm not an expert in cafeterias I was able to make a contract

that was both sustainable and delicious.

Federal acquisition is complicated but the GPC makes buying sustainable products

and services easy.

Whether you're buying a single product

or something more complex the GPC makes your job easier while helping the environment.

Give it a try.

I'm sure you'll like it.