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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

[item.paper-products]
code=01
slug=paper-products
name=Paper Products
description=Paper products including copy paper, printing paper, toilet paper, and tissue paper.

[item.stationery]
code=02
slug=stationery
name=Stationery
description=Paper stationery products including notebooks, envelopes, and files.

[item.office-furniture]
code=03
slug=office-furniture
name=Office Furniture
description=Office furniture including desks, chairs, and cabinets.

[item.imaging-equipment]
code=04
slug=imaging-equipment
name=Imaging Equipment
description=Imaging equipment including printers, fax machines, and projectors.

[item.computers]
code=05
slug=computers
name=Computers
description=Electronic computers including PCs, servers, and tablets.

[item.office-equipment]
code=06
slug=office-equipment
name=Office Equipment
description=Office equipment including shredders, telephones, and copiers.

[item.mobile-devices]
code=07
slug=mobile-devices
name=Mobile Devices
description=Mobile communication terminals including mobile phones and smartphones.

[item.home-appliances]
code=08
slug=home-appliances
name=Home Appliances
description=Household electrical appliances including refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners.

[item.air-conditioners]
code=09
slug=air-conditioners
name=Air Conditioners
description=Air conditioning equipment including commercial and residential air conditioners.

[item.water-heaters]
code=10
slug=water-heaters
name=Water Heaters
description=Gas and oil water heating equipment, water heaters, etc.

[item.lighting]
code=11
slug=lighting
name=Lighting
description=Lighting equipment including LED lighting and LED light bulbs.

[item.vehicles]
code=12
slug=vehicles
name=Vehicles
description=Vehicles including passenger cars, buses, and trucks.

[item.fire-extinguishers]
code=13
slug=fire-extinguishers
name=Fire Extinguishers
description=Various types of fire extinguishers including powder, liquid, and gas.

[item.uniforms-workwear]
code=14
slug=uniforms-workwear
name=Uniforms and Workwear
description=Clothing including uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing.

[item.interior-bedding]
code=15
slug=interior-bedding
name=Interior and Bedding
description=Interior products including curtains, carpets, and bedding.

[item.work-gloves]
code=16
slug=work-gloves
name=Work Gloves
description=Various types of work gloves.

[item.other-textiles]
code=17
slug=other-textiles
name=Other Textile Products
description=Other textile products including towels and fabric products.

[item.equipment]
code=18
slug=equipment
name=Equipment
description=Environmental equipment including solar thermal systems and rainwater utilization facilities.

[item.disaster-stockpile]
code=19
slug=disaster-stockpile
name=Disaster Stockpile Supplies
description=Living supplies and materials stockpiled for disasters.

[item.public-works]
code=20
slug=public-works
name=Public Works
description=Public works including construction and civil engineering projects.

[item.services]
code=21
slug=services
name=Services
description=Service operations including cleaning, printing, and cafeteria services.

[item.waste-bags]
code=22
slug=waste-bags
name=Waste Bags
description=Waste collection bags including plastic garbage bags.