Sustainable Procurement Strategy

Appendix A

'Quick Wins' for greening Government Purchasing

Product Type	'Quick Win' Specification	Where to Find - via OGCbuying solutions Facilities Support Framework Agreements
Office supplies
Copier paper	Recycled content: 100% recycled Minimum of 75% post-consumer waste	Office Equipment Banner Business Supplies SEG 49
Paper for printed publications	Recycled content: Minimum 60% (of which 75% post-consumer waste)	Office Equipment Banner Business Supplies SEG 49
Other equipment
Domestic boilers	Energy consumption in use: Rating of A or B under DEFRA/SEDBUK scheme	Hardware & Buildings, Heating/Plumbing Equipment Plumbing Trade Supplies SEG 122
Fridges and Freezers (including combined freezers) See note 2 See note 3	Energy consumption in use: EU Energy Label class A	Catering Equipment, Domestic Appliances BDC SEG 3 Electrolux SEG 4 LEC SEG 5
Washing machines See note 2 See note 3	Energy consumption in use: EU Energy Label class A	Catering Equipment, Domestic Appliances BDC SEG 3 Electrolux SEG 4
Dishwashers See note 2 See note 3	Energy consumption in use: EU Energy Label class A	Catering Equipment, Domestic Appliances BDC SEG 3 Electrolux SEG 4
Larger plant
Lighting systems See note 1	Energy saving: Standard as specified for Government's Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme	Hardware & Buildings, Lighting Hagemeyer SEG 141/2 Ex-Or SEG 82/1 Setsquare SEG 82/3
Thermal screens (CURTAIN) See note 1	Energy saving: Standard as specified for Government's Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme	Hardware and Buildings, Heating Andrews Sykes SEG 136
Refrigeration cabinets and systems See note 1	Energy saving: Standard as specified for Government's Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme	Our catering suppliers are actively pursuing compliance in this area. Email Customer Care for further details
Consumables
Tissue paper (kitchen and toilet tissue)	Recycled content: 100% recycled	Office Equipment Banner Business Supplies SEG 49
Light-bulbs (single-ended) See note 2 See note 3	Energy consumption in use: Compact fluorescent: EU Energy Label class A Pin based: EU Energy Label class A	Hardware & Buildings, Lighting Osram SEG 44/2 Hagemeyer SEG 17 SEG 44/4
Light-bulbs (doubled-ended) See note 2 See note 3	Energy consumption in use: 'Short Life': EU Energy Label class A 'Long Life': EU Energy Label class A	Hardware & Buildings, Lighting Osram SEG 44/2 Hagemeyer SEG 17 SEG 44/4
Paints and varnishes (indoor) See note 2	Volatile organic compounds: VOC content not to exceed: wall paints: 30 g/l other paints: 250 g/l all other products: 180 g/l	Hardware & Buildings, Building Materials & Equipment Kalon Decorative Products SEG 321
Detergents (laundry) See note 2	Biodegradability: All surfactants to be biodegradable under aerobic conditions Total chemical content: Total not to exceed 100g per standard weight of wash (Heavy-duty detergents - per 4.5 kg load, dry textiles) (Low-duty detergents - per 2.5 kg load, dry textiles)	Health & Hygiene BuckHickman InOne SEG 502
Detergents (all-purpose cleaners) See note 2	Biodegradability: All surfactants to be biodegradable under anaerobic conditions	Health & Hygiene BuckHickman InOne SEG 502
Detergents (sanitary) See note 2	Biodegradability: All surfactants to be biodegradable under anaerobic conditions	Health & Hygiene BuckHickman InOne SEG 502
Detergents (hand dishwashing) See note 2	Biodegradability: All surfactants to be biodegradable under anaerobic conditions	Health & Hygiene BuckHickman InOne SEG 502
Detergents (dishwashers) See note 2	Total chemical content: Not to exceed 22 g per standard wash	Health & Hygiene BuckHickman InOne SEG 502

Notes

Shortcuts for suppliers to show that they satisfy the specification:

Listing on the Carbon Trust lists of products which qualify under the ECA regime.

Licensed to use the EU ecolabel for the product. (Also establishes compliance with standards on the "further specifications" columns.)

Licensed to use the Energy Saving Trust's "recommended" label.

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'Quick Wins' for greening Government Purchasing

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