Buying Green

We choose to make our purchasing power count.


 


 

 

Environmental Purchasing Policy

In August 2006, our environmental purchasing policy was adopted.  The policy will serve as a guiding document, ensuring environmental costs are considered for every purchase made on the Aquarium’s behalf. 


Aquarium Purchasers

Aquarium staff have proven themselves to be excellent green consumers.  For example:

  • Our design team prints on 100% post consumer recycled paper for most jobs
  • Our office administrator chose 100% post consumer recycled photocopy paper
  • Our grounds department buys 95% Green Seal approved cleaning products
  • Our café manager chose plates, cups and bowls with the least environmental impact.  They are all biodegradable!

 

 

Sustainablity Purchasing Network

The Aquarium has participates in Sustainablity Purchasing Network events.