GreenScreen Certified® Joins EPA’s Recs for Sustainable Federal Purchasing
We are delighted to announce that several GreenScreen Certified® Standards have been recognized and included in the EPA’s Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. This recognition highlights GreenScreen’s leadership in advancing sustainability and ensuring safer products for federal procurement.
About the EPA’s Recommendations Program
The EPA’s Recommendations provide guidance for federal agencies to procure environmentally preferable products, helping meet sustainability goals outlined in Executive Order 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability. This program supports federal agencies in selecting products that reduce harmful environmental and health impacts, promote circularity, and support net-zero emissions targets, including eliminating the procurement of products containing PFAS.
GreenScreen Standards and Product Categories
The following GreenScreen Certified® Standards are now included in key product categories within the EPA’s Recommendations:
1. Healthcare
2. Clothing and Uniforms - Clothing Textiles/Fabrics:
3. Cafeteria and Food Service
- GreenScreen Certified® Standard for Reusable Food Packaging, Food Service Ware, & Cookware
- GreenScreen Certified® Standard for Single-Use Food Service Ware & Thermal Paper
How GreenScreen Standards Align with the EPA Framework
GreenScreen Certified® Standards meet the EPA Framework for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels, ensuring their credibility and environmental effectiveness:
- Multi-Attribute Criteria: Addressing critical environmental and health concerns such as chemical safety, product life cycle impacts, and waste management.
- Third-Party Verification: Utilizing independent certification to validate product compliance.
- Transparency: Maintaining publicly accessible directories of certified products for federal purchasers.
Supporting Federal Sustainability Goals
GreenScreen Certified® Standards will empower federal agencies to make impactful, sustainable procurement choices, advancing initiatives like reducing exposure to hazardous substances, promoting reusable and circular materials, and achieving net-zero emissions.
Join Us in Driving Sustainable Procurement
We are honored to contribute to the EPA’s mission of leveraging federal purchasing power for sustainability. To learn more about the GreenScreen Certified® Standards and our inclusion in the EPA’s Recommendations, please email moreinfo [at] cleanproduction.org.
How to Get Certified
- Learn More: Visit our website to explore the GreenScreen Certified® standards for your product category.
- Start the Process: Submit an application for evaluation against GreenScreen’s rigorous criteria.
- Third-Party Assessment: Your products will be reviewed and verified by independent, expert assessors.
- Achieve Certification: Upon approval, your products will earn the trusted GreenScreen Certified® label, opening doors to new markets and recognition.
About GreenScreen Certified®
GreenScreen Certified® is a program of Clean Production Action, dedicated to promoting the use of preferred chemicals and sustainable materials. Our rigorous certifications guide organizations in making responsible product choices that benefit people and the environment.