green purchasing
nounUK /ɡriːn ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ/
US /ɡriːn ˈpɜːrtʃɪsɪŋ/
Green purchasing means buying things that are good for the Earth.
The school practiced green purchasing by choosing recycled paper and eco-friendly cleaners.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A company policy of choosing suppliers and products with low environmental impact.
Their green purchasing policy requires all office furniture to be made from certified wood.
3. The act of selecting goods that save energy or reduce waste.
Green purchasing of LED bulbs cut the building's electricity use.
4. A government program that gives preference to environmentally friendly vendors.
The city's green purchasing rules favor companies that use renewable energy.