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Green Procurement

Green Procurement (Act on Promoting Green Procurement) is a Japanese law enacted in 2000 and implemented in 2001. It aims to promote the procurement of products and services that reduce environmental impact by government agencies, independent administrative agencies, and special corporations, thereby transforming demand and building a sustainable society. As of 2025, 288 items across 22 categories are designated as specific procurement items, operating in coordination with environmental labels such as the Eco Mark. Local governments and private companies are also required to make efforts, contributing to raising environmental awareness and promoting the environmental industry.

Ministry of the Environment eco-friendly products Eco Mark procurement sustainable society environmental policy
code slug name description
01 paper-products Paper Products Paper products including copy paper, printing paper, toilet paper, and tissue paper.
02 stationery Stationery Paper stationery products including notebooks, envelopes, and files.
03 office-furniture Office Furniture Office furniture including desks, chairs, and cabinets.
04 imaging-equipment Imaging Equipment Imaging equipment including printers, fax machines, and projectors.
05 computers Computers Electronic computers including PCs, servers, and tablets.
06 office-equipment Office Equipment Office equipment including shredders, telephones, and copiers.
07 mobile-devices Mobile Devices Mobile communication terminals including mobile phones and smartphones.
08 home-appliances Home Appliances Household electrical appliances including refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners.
09 air-conditioners Air Conditioners Air conditioning equipment including commercial and residential air conditioners.
10 water-heaters Water Heaters Gas and oil water heating equipment, water heaters, etc.
11 lighting Lighting Lighting equipment including LED lighting and LED light bulbs.
12 vehicles Vehicles Vehicles including passenger cars, buses, and trucks.
13 fire-extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Various types of fire extinguishers including powder, liquid, and gas.
14 uniforms-workwear Uniforms and Workwear Clothing including uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing.
15 interior-bedding Interior and Bedding Interior products including curtains, carpets, and bedding.
16 work-gloves Work Gloves Various types of work gloves.
17 other-textiles Other Textile Products Other textile products including towels and fabric products.
18 equipment Equipment Environmental equipment including solar thermal systems and rainwater utilization facilities.
19 disaster-stockpile Disaster Stockpile Supplies Living supplies and materials stockpiled for disasters.
20 public-works Public Works Public works including construction and civil engineering projects.
21 services Services Service operations including cleaning, printing, and cafeteria services.
22 waste-bags Waste Bags Waste collection bags including plastic garbage bags.

A Japanese system promoting the procurement of environmentally friendly products.