Purchaser Training

Janitorial Supplies Specifications
Training Date: May 22, 2025
Description: This specification training covers the GPC Janitorial Supplies Specifications to identify green requirements and ensure they are met. It also addresses how to find the specifications, what requirements are included, and how to ensure​ the purchases are properly reported.

Green P-Card Purchasing
Training Date: March 18, 2025
Description: Learn how green purchasing ties into p-card usage. In this video we cover what is green purchasing and why we do it, what legislation is related to green purchasing in Maryland, how to determine if products are actually green, and then how to find green products with popular retailers and account for them in reporting. 
Electronics and IT Specifications
Training Date: February 20, 2025
Description: This specification training goes over the GPC Electronics and IT Specifications to identify the green requirements and how to ensure they are met. We'll cover how to find the specifications, what requirements are included, and how to make sure the purchases are properly reported.

Landscaping Services
Training Date: November 26, 2024
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Integrated Pest Management Specifications
Training Date: August 13, 2024
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Landscaping Specifications
Training Date: March 12, 2024
Description: This video provides guidance to procurement officers, contract managers, and end-users on the requirements and recommendations for purchasing landscaping supplies that contribute to waste reduction, increased biodiversity, and improved water quality.
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Buying Green Office Supplies
Training Date: January 19, 2022
Description: Office supplies are a high impact area for the State of Maryland. By purchasing green products, we can stay in compliance with statutes and regulations while also protecting our environment, supporting our public health, and serving our local communities. 
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Saving Money by Buying Green
Training Date: February 2, 2021
Description: Buying green is known to be the right answer when it comes to protecting the environment and public health. But what is less widely known is that buying green can actually save money!
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