Spokane's purchasing rules direct city departments to favor recycled-content paper, ENERGY STAR equipment, and lower-emission vehicles when life-cycle costs are comparable, supporting Climate Action Plan implementation.
Under the Sustainability Action Plan and SMC Title 7 procurement provisions, departments evaluate environmental attributes alongside price for goods and services. Preferences cover recycled paper, low-VOC paint, EPEAT-registered electronics, and fleet vehicles meeting fuel-economy thresholds. Avista renewable tariff participation is encouraged for city facilities. The policy is internal and binds city staff and contractors, not private property owners. Annual reporting tracks recycled-content spend and fleet electrification progress.
No public penalties. Non-compliance is handled internally through the purchasing department and contract review rather than fines on residents or businesses.
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