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Attachment A City of Roseville Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy DRAFT — February 2019 1.0 Purpose and Scope Environmentally preferable products and services, according to definitions from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, have less or reduced impact on human health and the environment than other products and services that serve the same purpose. Adopting this policy demonstrates the City of Roseville's continued commitment to sustainability, as well as its recognition of the many benefits of following these guidelines. These benefits include: • Supporting and rewarding businesses that provide environmentally preferable products and services • Support for recycling markets and practices • Setting an example of sustainability for residents and local businesses • Lower overall costs by utilizing full -cost accounting and choosing products that are durable, long- lasting, reusable, refillable, and recyclable • Minimizing negative environmental impacts such as pollution, resource depletion, water usage, and energy waste 2.0 Policy 2.1 Recycled -Content Products As per Minnesota Statute 1613.122 and per the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) requirements, the City will purchase paper products containing the highest post -consumer recycled content practicable, but no less than 30% recycled content for copy paper, the minimum standard established by the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (www.epa.�ov). The City will purchase other products made with recycled material when available, practicable, and cost- effective. 2.2 Energy Saving Products All appliances and products purchased by the City will meet US EPA Energy Star certification, provided that such products are available and financially feasible (www.energystar.gov). Such products typically include lighting systems, exhaust fans, water heaters, computers, exit signs, and appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwave ovens. When Energy Star certified products are not available, products in the upper 25% of energy efficiency as designated by the Federal Energy Management Program shall have preferred consideration for purchase. 2.3 Water Saving Products Water -saving products purchased by the City will meet WaterSense certification when such products are available and financially feasible (www.el2a.gov). This includes, but is not limited to, high -performing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, low -slow faucets and aerators, and upgraded irrigation systems.