1. Now Open for Business to Business

2. What is ECO-Buy? Started as Local Government Buy Recycled Alliance (LGBRA) in 2000 Expansion to ECO-Buy in 2002 Open for business October 2005 Recycled, greenhouse friendly, water saving, low-toxic and re-used products. Australia’s largest green purchasing program

3. Who are ECO-Buy? Tania Struzina Manager – Local Government Alison Raymond Manager – Business

4. A winning initiative! Increase from $5.9M in 2001 FY to $36.9M to 2004 FY and expect jump up to $50M in 2005 BANKSIA AWARD 2005 finalist PREMIER'S BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2004 UNITED NATIONS (Australia) 2004 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARD STRATEGIC PURCHASING (MAPS) 2002 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

5. Expenditure

6. Members Achievements 75% councils are members 95% - working group 96% - green purchasing policy 95% - green specifications 100% - ECO-Buy coordinator 315 staff from 25 different departments now involved 91% increase green purchasing since becoming members 95% intend to increase green purchasing in next 12 months

7. Introducing ECO-Buy Business As part of the Commonwealth Games Environment Program, and with support from Sustainability Victoria & DSE…… ECO-Buy Business is here!

8. ECO-Buy Business Partners ECO-Buy Business Supporters ECO-Buy Foundation Members Who is Involved?

9. Why Buy Green? Risk Management Improve Bottom Line Reduce Environmental Impacts Customer Choice Competitive Advantage Raise Corporate Profile Reporting & Communications

10. What WE can do for YOU! Membership is FREE! ECO-Buy Manager – Business ECO-Guide - Policy, Action Plan, Model Specs ECO-Find ECO-Bonus ECO-Train ECO-Expos / seminars ECO-Networks ECO-Buy Awards for Excellence

11. What YOU can do for US  Senior Management Commitment  ECO-Buy Coordinator  Green Purchasing Policy  Action Plan  Tracking Purchasing  On-line survey This is NOT a greenwash program!

12. How to Join  Complete the Application Form  CEO/ Director (or equivalent) signs letter  Return forms to ECO-Buy  Wait for a message from the ECO-Buy angel!

13. What is a green product? Green or environmentally preferred products are defined as products and services that have less effect on human health and the environment than competing products and services that serve the same purpose. Every product purchased impacts our environment.

14. Examples of green product Recycled content products: Labels Post-it Pads Facial & Toilet Tissue Copy Paper Hand Towel Pencils Calenders Presentation Folders Promotional Material A3 Paper Refillable Whiteboard Markers Envelopes DL (500 pack) Cartridges (Fax Toner, Laser Toner) ETC Greenhouse friendly products: Computers Monitors Lap tops Printers Photocopiers Faxes Multi Function Devices LCD Monitors Network Devices UPS Switches Timers Duplex Trays Hybrid vehicles LPG vehicles ETC Watersaving products: Dual flush toilets Shower heads Tap fittings Flow regulators Drought resistant indigenous plants Timers Water tanks Rain sensors Non/low-toxic products: Plant based cleaning products Microfibre (non chemical cleaning) Steam cleaning products Varnishes/glazes Floor coverings Furniture Re-used products: Recycled timber products Organics Refurbished office equipment & furniture

15. Energy Rated Products Heating & cooling Hot water systems Microwaves Stoves Fridges Dryers Can cut up to 80% off your energy bill

16. Energy Star Office Rating Equipment enabled to go to ‘sleep’ when not used Cut electricity costs and use 20% (compared to continual use) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions Computers, faxes, photocopiers, printers, TVs, DVDs, audio equipment etc

17. Energy Efficient Lighting Buy compact fluorescent Use up to 70% less energy Save energy, save money

18. Water saving products Accredited products through AAAAA Water Conservation Labelling Dual Flush toilets use 70% less water Water efficient shower heads can reduce use by 60%

19. Non-Toxic products Floor coverings made from Linseed oil,resin, wood flour & pigments – renewable resources no toxic glues. Citrus based cleaning products Microfibre –non chemical cleaning equipment (used in hospital environments) Upfront investment, longlife payoff OH&S benefits

20. Waste Management Up to 50% recycled content Recycled HDPE milk bottles & retired bins U.V protection and high durability

21. To find out more and to join… Pick up a brochure /membership pack or Go to the ECO-Buy Business page on our website: www.mav.asn.au/ecobuy orwww.mav.asn.au/ecobuy Contact Alison Raymond: 9667 5587 araymond@mav.asn.au