Pentagon Drafts First-Time Policy To Promote 'Green' Purchases

The Pentagon is developing a first-time policy to require the military to purchase environment-friendly products and equipment. The so-called "green" purchasing policy is intended to provide procurement officers with guidance on purchasing EPA-certified products that contain recycled materials, rely on alternative non-fossil fuels, or use chemicals that do not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. The policy -- which focuses on implementing a workable procurement system rather than detailing the legal requirements for these purchases -- marks the first time a...