• Court reporting
• Transcription services

Required specifications

Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:

• "When making purchasing, construction, leasing, and other decisions that affect state government’s emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) or other toxic substances, agencies shall explicitly consider the benefits and costs (including the social costs of carbon) of available options to avoid those emissions. Where cost-effective and workable solutions are available that will reduce or eliminate emissions, decision makers shall select the lower-emissions options."

Preferred specifications

Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:

• Preference for using EPEAT bronze or above in electronic equipment
• If using paper, meet EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
• Sustainable Electronics Reuse and Recycling (R2) Standard
• e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment
• EPA's Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for purchasing
• B Corp
• NSF Sustainability Certification

When using electronic equipment, choose sustainable electronics. EPEAT bronze or above registered. Products include: computers and displays, imaging equipment, mobile phones, network equipment, servers, and others.

Find these products on statewide contracts

Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:

• Contract 15422: Transcription and Captioning Services

End of life

Surplus goods that still can be used

• Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.

Recycling and disposal

Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:

• Department of Ecology: Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste
• Washington Recycles