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Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP) are products that have a reduced effect on human health and the environemnt more than other products. EPP is documented in the Maryland Green Purchasing Guideline, which was developed to meet the Green Maryland Act of 2010; State Finance and Procurement Article 14-405 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Almost all of our products have EPP qualities and are manufactured with recycled materials wherever possible. Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is continually striving to reduce our negative impact on the environment with new and innovative practices and procedures.
We want to help you make both purchasing and reporting easier. Refer to the product list below to view the recycled content of a specific product or click on the item to purchase. Look for the “BuyGreen Maryland” logo to help identify an Environmentally Preferred product.
MCE can help you meet industry recognized certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and SCS (Scientific Certification Systems), as well as comply with EPP (Environmentally Preferred Product), FSC Forest Stewardship Council, SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative), Green Seal, and other sustainability programs.
As a recognized member of the SCS Global Services Indoor Air Quality Certification Program, these products will offer you a more responsible choice for a healthier environment, which will increase productivity by creating clean indoor air. Visit www.scsglobalservices.com to obtain your printable product certificate.
Your purchases from MCE will help to support our “Learning for Life” core principles, together with moving forward to build a mutually sustainable future that generations can enjoy.