On July 10, 2007, the Oakland City Council adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy that requires City purchasers to consider environmental attributes along with traditional purchasing factors such as performance, safety, price and local availability, when making purchasing decisions.

The environmental attributes include:

• Waste Reduction
• Recycled Content
• Energy and Water Conservation
• Green Building Features
• Bay-Friendly Landscaping
• Toxics and Pollution Reduction

View the EPP Policy PDF ; view Resolution 80747 pdf ; or review online .

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy Supporting documents:

1. 2007 Resolution No.80390 , view pdf
   supporting State and Local legislation to hold manufacturers and producers responsible for the management of post consumer waste products.
2. 2006 Ordinance No. 12747 , view pdf
   To Prohibit the Use of Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware and Require the Use of Biodegradable or Compostable Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Vendors and City Facilities.
3. 2006 Resolution No. 79774 , view pdf
   Adopting a Zero Waste goal by year 2020 and directing staff to develop a Zero Waste Strategic Plan.
4. 2006 Resolution No. 79775 , view pdf
   Adopting Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategic Plan to achieve a 75% solid waste diversion goal by 2010.
5. 2005 Ordinance No. 12658 , view pdf
   Establishing Green Building (E.G. Sustainable Site Development, Water Savings, Energy Efficiency Materials Selection and Indoor Environmental Quality) Requirements for Certain City Projects.
6. 2003 Resolution No. 77842 , view pdf
   Establishing "Green Fleet" Policies and Procedures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Air Quality in the City Of Oakland, and to Increase the Energy Efficiency of the City’s Fleet.
7. 1999 Resolution No. 74773
   Establishing a Regional Task Force and Policy on Dioxin, Public Health and the Environment.
8. 1998 Resolution No. 74678
   Adopting Sustainable Community Development Initiative
9. 1997 Resolution No. 73968
   Adopting An Integrated Pest Management Plan.
10. 1994 Resolution No. 70814
    Adopting Recycled Content Procurement and Source Reduction Policy for the City of Oakland and Redevelopment Agency