ECO-Buy is a not for profit company. The primary objective of ECO-Buy is protecting and enhancing the environment by:
- encouraging the increased demand for, and use of environmentally preferred products and services
- encouraging the supply of such products and services, and
- operating as a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Purchasing.
Our Vision
Every purchasing decision made in Australia takes the environment into account, considers the full life-cycle of the product or service, and that a vibrant market of suppliers exists to fulfil environmental purchasing needs.
Our Mission
To influence the market towards environmentally preferable choices by providing purchasers with effective information, knowledge and tools.
ECO-Buy works with local and state government and business to encourage purchasing of green products, ie products that are less damaging to our environment and human health.
ECO-Buy aims to:
- Motivate environmental purchasing and encourage the sustainable use of resources to:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce the use of toxic chemicals
- Improve indoor air quality - Increase awareness of the range and quality of green products
- Support and stimulate sustainable long-term markets for green products
- Create business, state and local government networks committed to green purchasing