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• <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> designed to articulate a vision of how Seattle will grow in ways that sustain its <br /> citizens' values: <br /> • • Portland, OR Comprehensive Plan <br /> Portland's comprehensive plan systematically addresses issues of sustainability <br /> for the City. <br /> • U.S. EPA Smart Growth <br /> Publications on the website serve as a roadmap for states and communities that <br /> have recognized the need for smart growth, but are unclear on how to achieve it. <br /> For funding opportunities, see the Smart Growth Funding Resource Guide. <br /> • <br /> Procurement Department <br /> Procurement policies need to reflect sustainability criteria. Procure durable goods, even if <br /> they are more expensive, to reduce disposal costs and replacement costs in the near <br /> future. By purchasing products that are energy efficient and are "lighter" on the earth's <br /> resources (e.g. contain fewer toxic ingredients), you will be stimulating the growth of <br /> these products. Support the local economy and reduce the energy used to transport items <br /> by purchasing local goods. <br /> Examples of municipal procurement systems that meet sustainability criteria <br /> include: <br /> • <br /> Procurement policies <br /> • ` Austin, TX Sustainable Purchasing Resources • <br /> Resources for choosing products and services that meet the City of Austin's <br /> sustainability criteria. <br /> • Santa Monica, CA Sustainable Cities Program . <br /> The Santa Monica Sustainable Cities program has specific policies..regarding <br /> environmentally friendly purchasing, such as a minimum amount of recycled <br /> content in paper products, janitorial products purchasing criteria," and a print shop <br /> purchasing policy. <br /> • • State of Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement • <br /> Program. <br /> The State of Massachusetts established energy efficient procurement <br /> specifications for computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, and other office <br /> equipment. The program also promotes state contracts for the purchase of <br /> recycled products and develops educational materials on buying energy efficient <br /> products for vendors and users. <br /> • : King County, WA. Environmentally Preferred Purchasing. <br /> King County saved $580,000 in FY 2001 by implementing environmentally <br /> preferred purchasing guidelines. <br /> • <br />