Guidance for green purchasing, including various types of paper products and furniture.

Geographical Areas of Interest

Japan

Supply Chain Focus

Processing/Manufacturing

Retail/Use

Related CHapters

Contact Details

Green Purchasing Network

+81 (3) 3406 5155 gpn@net.email.ne.jp www.gpn.jp

Information Accuracy

Prefers suppliers that implement EMS to monitor and improve performance, as well as suppliers that proactively disclose environmental information.

Legality

Promotes the use of raw materials that have been produced in compliance with the laws and the rules of the regions where they were harvested.

SFM

Prefers products using sustainably produced renewable natural re sources, including certified products.

Pollution

Prefers paper bleached without chlorine.

Fresh and Recycled Fiber

Prefers products that are easily recycled and contain high percentages of recycled content.