To have a well-developed purchasing process is of great interest to all destination stakeholders. If opting for implementing the sustainability practices into your business processes, sustainability considerations should be incorporated into the purchasing process. This implies buying products and services that have a reduced negative impact on the environment and society. Here are 12 basic tips for accomplishing this.
- Purchase locally sourced products and services whenever possible.
- Purchase sustainably certified products, like Fairtrade or Organic products.
- Buy products made from recycled or reclaimed materials.
- Avoid disposable products whenever possible.
- Avoid products containing toxic substances.
- Give preference to sustainable products with less packaging.
- Give preference to vendors and suppliers that are environmentally or socially responsible.
- Incorporate sustainability preferences in contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Track your consumption and buy only what you really need.
- Regularly test new environmentally preferable products and evaluate the products you currently use.
- Buy products in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging and the energy used for deliveries.
- Develop return products policies with your suppliers.
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