“The ECO-Buy Awards celebrate organisations that are committed to becoming more sustainable and taking action,” said Mr Wareham.
“Green purchasing has become a priority for organisations seeking to respond to the growing demands for reductions in environmental impact,” Mr Wareham concluded.
ECO-Buy offers a range of services including membership, consultancy, green product assessment, training, research, expos, events and forums.
Congratulations to the 2011 ECO-Buy ‘Excellence in Green Purchasing’ Award winners:
People: Queen Victoria Market
Overall Champion: Melbourne Water
Green Supplier of the Year: Keep Cup
Innovative Green Product of the Year: Bosch 32C Hot Water System
Policy, Strategy and Communications: Melbourne Water
Procurement Process: Melbourne Water
Green Products Procurement by a Metropolitan Council: City of Whitehorse
Green Products Procurement by a Regional Council: Alpine Shire Council
Measurement and Continuous Improvement: Cardinia Shire Council
Engaging Suppliers: Department for Families and Communities, Government of South Australia
