Purchasing Power: Harnessing Institutional Procurement for People and the Planet

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Through the things that they buy, large institutions wield great influence over the future of our planet. Nearly every institutional purchase, from... (More) Through the things that they buy, large institutions wield great influence over the future of our planet. Nearly every institutional purchase, from office paper to buildings, entails hidden costs for the natural environment and the world's people. Shifting just a portion of that spending away from harmful goods and services to more environmentally friendly alternatives can benefit ecosystems and communities, save money, and send a powerful message to markets on behalf of more sustainable options.
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