Product checklists
The Commonwealth Department of Environment and Heritage has developed a series of useful checklists for purchasing environmentally preferred products and services.
The checklists suggest environmental criteria when purchasing a range of products (see below list). These environmental criteria would generally be considered together with price, quality and other purchasing criteria in accordance with the State Purchasing Policy and your agency's purchasing procedures. Purchasers buying goods and services need to be satisfied that the best outcome has been achieved taking into account all relevant costs and benefits over the whole of the procurement cycle. Accepting the lowest price is not necessarily an indicator of best Value for Money. The checklist also provides tips for purchasers and users, testimonials and links to further information. Purchasers may choose to amend the criteria and specifications to meet their own requirements.
Product checklists
Services
Last updated May 2006
