LEED Green Associate Practice Test

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for implementing a sustainable purchasing policy?

Specify green cleaning products
Identify local sources of materials
Develop waste disposal systems
Develop a sustainable materials policy

The correct answer is: Develop waste disposal systems

The correct answer is the choice that encompasses actions not directly tied to sustainable purchasing policies. Developing waste disposal systems focuses on the management of waste rather than the procurement of goods and services. A sustainable purchasing policy primarily revolves around selecting products and materials that have lower environmental impacts or that support sustainable practices. On the other hand, specifying green cleaning products, identifying local sources of materials, and developing a sustainable materials policy are all strategies aimed directly at improving purchasing decisions. They involve choosing environmentally friendly products, reducing transportation emissions through local sourcing, and ensuring that materials meet sustainability criteria, respectively. These strategies contribute to a comprehensive approach to sustainability in procurement, while the waste disposal systems are more about end-of-life management rather than the initial purchase decisions.