Smarter Purchasing - Sustainability Initiatives | University of Maryland Medical Center

Greening the Supply Chain Through Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), UMMC is working towards responsible use of resources, sourcing safer and more earth friendly products, as well as reduction in overall waste. UMMC has implemented a number of programs and strategies to achieve these goals.

Implementation of Green Cleaning Policy
Purchasing reprocessed medical devices
Integration of sustainability principles into product value analysis process
Reusable tote program (eliminated need for excess packaging)
Participating in Practice Green Health's Initiative: Greening the Supply Chain