The U.S. Government’s Green Purchasing Programs Have Some Serious Problems That Need to be Addressed

By Dave Meyer on July 6, 2011 Comments Off on The U.S. Government’s Green Purchasing Programs Have Some Serious Problems That Need to be Addressed acquisition, bio-based, biodegradable, business, clean energy, Clean tech, Clean Technology Trade Alliance, collaboration, compostable, CTTA, economy, environment, environmentally preferable, EO 13514, EPA, FAR Council, Federal Acquisition Regulations Council, federal contractors, general services administration, government, green economy, green supply chain, green supply chain management, greengov, GSCM), innovation, interim rule on green procurement, management, manufacturing, Policy, procurement, supply chain, Supply Chain Management, sustainable sourcing, transparency

The Federal government recently issues a new rule that requires that 95 percent of new contract actions be green.This sounds great. But there are some underlying systemic issues related to the timing of the FARC interim ruling. Industry groups and procurement agencies are scratching their heads. Several industry associations requested that the government stop issuing rules that change federal procurement policy without first considering public comment.