ECO-Buy defines environmentally preferable products as “those that have less harmful effects on the environment and human health than competing products serving the same purpose”

Using this definition, ECO-Buy has identified a number of the primary attributes of environmentally preferred products. To list on ECO-Find, a supplier must be able to verify that their product has at least one of the following attributes:

·         Recycled Content

·         Energy saving

Environmental attributes that are more difficult to verify, such as improvements in manufacturing processes, packaging, distribution or operation, are considered secondary criteria and may be considered once the primary criteria are met.

 

However, ECO-Buy recognises that the area of environmentally preferable products is constantly evolving and that some products may have benefits not covered by our primary criteria. So if you have a product that offers a genuine and significant environmental improvement over existing products, and you can verify these benefits, consider registration as a supplier.

 

To find out more about the benefits of becoming an ECO-Find supplier, please refer to the ECO-Find brochure.

 

We also have a video on YouTube that tells you a little bit more about how being listed on ECO-Find can benefit your company.

 

For more details of ECO-Buy’s criteria please click on the link below.

Organisational purchasing

ECO-Buy is focused on organisational rather than individual purchasing. While many products suit both purposes, suppliers should consider the relevance of their products to organisations before they register.

 

 

The fee for listing in 2012-2013 financial year is $220 (+GST)

 

An establishment fee of $315 (+GST) to cover checking of your green credentials and setting up your ECO-Find entry also applies to your first year of listing.  

 

 

ECO-Buy can help you explain the environmental advantages of your ECO-Find listed products, with a Supplier Case Study. The Case Study will tell the story of why your products are the green alternative, and where possible quantify the environmental benefits.

 

Find our more here.

 

Green Product or Greenwash?

 

ECO-Buy is constantly reviewing the environmental claims of products and services so we are well placed to advise on what claims you can and can't make. Find out more about our services to suppliers here.

If you think you have a product that offers a genuine environmental improvement, and you can verify that it meets ECO-Buy’s primary criteria then please proceed to the Register your green product page.