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	Nov. 20, 2003 King County honored with Outstanding Leadership in Government Award for environmental purchasing King County's Environmental Purchasing Program this week received the Outstanding Leadership Award in Government from Sustainable Seattle. (external link) The Environmental Purchasing Program is a nationally recognized program that provides King County personnel with information and technical assistance to help them identify and evaluate economical and effective recycled and environmentally preferable products. Sustainability Seattle President, Rick Krochalis (center) is shown presenting the award to King County employees Eric Nelson and Karen Hamilton. [Enlarged view, 58K] King County buys from private vendors a wide variety of goods and services to support ongoing operations. Through its purchasing practices, the County can modify government's own behavior, business practices and operational activities to support green purchasing. Last year, King County saved $550,000 through its Environmental Purchasing Program. "I am pleased that King County has been recognized with this honor and I applaud the hard work of our staff who have made this program a success," said Executive Sims. "It is important for public agencies like King County to set an example for the rest of the community. Not only are we saving natural resources, we are making smart choices for our community, economy and the environment.” To learn more about King County's Environmental Purchasing Program, please call Eric Nelson, at 206-263-4278 or Karen Hamilton, at 206-263-4279, or visit the Environmental Purchasing Program Web site. Sustainable Seattle is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting and improving the long-term health and vitality of the Puget Sound area. The awards are presented to organizations, individuals, businesses and government agencies recognizing their contributions to sustainable development in the Puget Sound region. Updated: Nov. 20, 2003 Executive's home Executive's news Executive's site map | E-mail the Executive King County | Executive | News | Services | Comments | Search Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site. The details.