sustainablepurchasing
nounUK /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ/
US /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈpɝː.tʃəs.ɪŋ/
Buying things in a way that is kind to the Earth and does not waste resources.
The school's sustainable purchasing policy means they buy recycled paper and local food.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A company's practice of choosing suppliers who protect the environment and treat workers fairly.
The firm's sustainable purchasing helped it win a green business award.
3. Buying goods that can be used for a long time and then reused or recycled.
Sustainable purchasing of furniture means choosing sturdy pieces that last for years.
4. A government policy to spend public money on products that cause little harm to nature.
The city council introduced sustainable purchasing rules for all its offices.