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Green Purchasing Case Studies from City of Portland Bureaus

Below are case studies highlighting some of the green purchasing practices taking place within City Bureaus.  Each case studies discusses the scope of the purchase, benefits, costs, performance, and lessons learned.  There are many more examples of green purchasing taking place at the City, and we hope to add more case studies over time.
 
 
Antifreeze - Recycled & Extended-Life (PDF Document, 281kb)

Asphalt Release Agent - Soy-Based (PDF Document, 357kb)

Crumb Rubber - Sports Fields (PDF Document, 329kb)

Electricity Generation, On-Site - Wind (PDF Document, 354kb)

Electricity Generation, On-Site - Biogas (PDF Document, 326kb)

Inks, Print Shop - Vegetable-Based (PDF Document, 327kb)

Lighting - Sports Fields (PDF Document, 353kb)

Motor Oil - Rerefined (PDF Document, 281kb)

Paint - Recycled Latex (PDF Document, 312kb)

Parking Meters - Solar Powered (PDF Document, 325kb)

Tires - Retreaded (PDF Document, 301kb)

UV Filters - Pool Sanitation (PDF Document, 337kb)
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Case Studies Contacts
Each case study contains specific contact information for that project/purchase.  
 
For general inquiries on these case studies or green procurement at the City please contact:  
Stacey Foreman
ph: 503-823-3508