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Course Details
Course Name: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why?
Course Code: ER0329WA25
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EDT
Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led
Registration Fee: $235.00 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $199.00 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
NJLWO Discount Fee: $117.50 per person (available for T, W, and VSWS license holders only)
Registration Closes: March 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm
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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
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
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 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why? course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
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
Technology Requirements
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.
Email Requirement
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
- The shared email address that needs to be changed
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions
Cancellations and Substitutions
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.
Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu
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.
