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Green Procurement
1.  How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?
For example, the NBC plans to proceed with initiatives already undertaken in order to reduce waste and promote waste recycling. The NBC also plans to conduct a study relating to the replacement of an oil-heating furnace in one of its buildings in order to be more efficient and environment friendly.
2.  Has your department established green procurement targets?
Yes.
3.  Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.
  • • Use biodegradable products that are not environmentally harmful. The NBC is now testing the efficiency of these products.
  • • Steps are currently being undertaken. Reduce environmentally harmful waste.