eco-friendly procurement

noun

UK /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli prəˈkjʊəmənt/

US /ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli prəˈkjʊrmənt/

Buying things in a way that is kind to the Earth.

The school's eco-friendly procurement means they buy recycled paper and energy-saving lights.

SYNONYMS

green purchasing sustainable sourcing environmentally friendly buying responsible purchasing

RELATED WORDS

recycling sustainability supply chain green office

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A company rule that says it must choose products that cause little harm to nature.

Their eco-friendly procurement policy requires all suppliers to use recyclable packaging.

3. The act of picking services or goods that save energy and reduce waste.

Eco-friendly procurement helped the town cut its electricity bill.

4. Choosing supplies that are safe for people and the planet.

Eco-friendly procurement includes buying non-toxic cleaning products for the hospital.