Given the high volume of products and materials purchased by
local government, procurement policies can also be instrumental
in minimizing negative impacts to ecological and human health.
Policies guiding procurement and operations within public
facilities and across departments or services may help to
support local and regional economies, reduce waste and the use
of harmful chemicals, and may serve to increase market demand
for "greener" products and services. NLC is committed to
supporting cities' efforts to green public facilities and
municipal operations. How Cities Can Work to Reduce Fuel
Consumption (2009) Municipal governments face increasing
pressures on their budgets and are being forced to make
difficult decisions about service delivery. This guide helps
local elected officials take a hard look at one area in which
efficiencies are possible. Alternative Fuel Programs for
Municipal Fleets (2008) In order to reduce costs, and as part of
a larger effort to decrease fossil fuel dependence, cities are
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