In accordance with the Earth Friendly Product Sustainable Policy [2010] the company recognizes its responsibility to minimize negative impacts on human health and the environment while supporting a diverse, equitable, and vibrant business practice. Earth Friendly Products recognizes that the types of products and services the company buys each have inherent social, human health, environmental and economic impacts. Earth Friendly Products endeavors to make procurement decisions that embody the company's commitment to sustainability.
Consistent with our goal towards zero waste, and the economics of effectively managing costs for solid waste disposal, Earth Friendly Products shall adopt and promote the use of recycled/recyclable supplies and materials as a priority. Earth Friendly Products gives preference to environmentally friendly products whose quality, function, and cost are equal or superior to more traditional products. Earth Friendly Products will procure materials, products or services in a manner that integrates environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility and social equity.
This Sustainable Procurement Policy is intended to focus on the following areas:

• Identify those sustainability factors that shall be incorporated into procurement decisions;
• Provide implementation guidance;
• Empower employees to be innovative and demonstrate leadership by incorporating sustainability factors into procurement decisions; and
• Complement Earth Friendly Products sustainability goals and policies.
• Ensure the health and safety of workers and citizens.
• Support the local economy by purchasing goods and services from local vendors.
• Procure goods and services that are environmentally friendly without compromising cost or quality.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws that govern our procurement activity.