Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why?

Designed as a primer on the topic of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, this course covers what EPP is, where to start, who to talk to, and how to document your efforts.

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Course Details

Course Name: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why?
Course Code: ER0329WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: March 27, 2025

Date: March 27, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EDT UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $235.00 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
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Registration Closes: March 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Course Overview

Have you or your organization been told that “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP) needs to be on your radar? EPP is defined as the purchasing of “products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.” The concept applies across the board to raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, use, reuse, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

This one day program has been designed as a primer on the topic – from discussions about what truly is EPP, to where to start, who to talk to, and how to document your efforts. Come get a strong foundation for your plans going forward!

Who Should Attend?

This class is recommended for individuals who want to learn more about environmentally preferable purchasing and how to incorporate EPP practices into their business or organization. Past participants have included:

  • Business Administrators
  • Clean Communities Coordinators
  • Certified Recycling Professionals
  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Green Team Leaders
  • Project Managers
  • Sustainability Managers
  • Water Treatment Operators

Meet Your Instructor

Susan Jacobucci

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Susan Jacobucci has served in government for over twenty-five years. On the municipal level, she has been a solicitor, CFO, and Manager. On the state level, she has served as the Director of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). She has taught in the Rutgers Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program and is a frequent lecturer for various state associations. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Pennsylvania; she has a Masters and Doctorate from Temple University and a law degree from Villanova. She is currently the Administrator for Paulsboro Borough in Gloucester County.

Student Reviews

“[After taking this course,] I’ve gained an understanding of the importance of EPP and ways to incorporate these purchasing decisions in my work place.”

– Past Participant

Most useful aspect of the course: “Information on how we can add in certain language to bid specifications for environmental products.”

– Past Participant

“Informative, excellent examples, great background information.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why? was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why? course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 2.5 Management and 2.5 Government Contact Hours

NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRPs): 6 Classroom recertification credits

NJ Certified Clean Communities Coordinators: 6 Recertification Credits

NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-041901-30)

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 6 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Qualified Purchasing Agents (QPA): 1 Procurement Procedures and 4 Information Technology

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • A microphone is required.

 A week before the start date of class, you will receive an email from Judith Joshua with more details on the class.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
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    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why?, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Administrative Assistant: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483 
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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