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<br />December 21, 2009 Section 6: Municipal Operations <br />In October 2004, the City of San Leandro adopted a comprehensive Environmentally Preferable <br />Purchasing (EPP) Policy to encourage all staff to consider environmental aspects when <br />procuring products and services for the City. Factors to be considered include durability, water <br />and energy conservation, reduction of material use, recycled content, reduction of packaging <br />and reduction in toxicity. Furthermore, the City requires adherence to its Environmentally <br />Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policy in its janitorial contracts, which commits companies to using <br />“green” cleaning products. <br />Measures and actions for consideration: <br />Pilot program for composting. <br /> Composting organic waste, including food waste, related <br />? <br />to City operations divert waste from landfills and results in the reuse of organic nutrients. <br />Make double sided printing the default setting for all City printers and copiers <br /> . Double <br />? <br />sided printing reduces impact on trees and can benefit the city by reducing operational <br />costs. <br />Institute green policy for refreshment catering and food disposal at City events. <br /> A <br />? <br />green policy can minimize waste by encouraging the use of compostable disposable plates <br />and silverware, as well as the diversion of food waste. The policy may also encourage the <br />consumption of locally grown food and a ban on bottled water. <br />Continue to require janitorial service providers to adhere to City Environmentally <br /> <br />? <br />Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policy <br />. The City of San Leandro is already doing this. EPP <br />entails using products or services that reduce impact on the environment and human health <br />compared to another product that serves the same purpose. This could mean purchasing <br />biodegradable and/or non-toxic cleaning products. <br />Continue to adhere to the Bay Friendly Landscaping Guidelines to reduce <br /> <br />? <br />landscaping waste. <br />The StopWaste.OrgBay Friendly Landscaping guidelines promote a <br />holistic approach to gardening that fosters soil health and conserves water, while reducing <br />waste and preventing pollution. The City adheres to these guidelines while selecting new <br />plants at City facilities <br /> <br /> <br />Page 50 <br /> <br /> <br />