Minister Gilad Erdan
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Cabinet approves 'Green Government' plan
Environmental Protection Ministry says initiative meant to see ministries adopt eco-friendly practices can save government NIS 20 million a year
The cabinet authorized the "Green Government Project" last week, which will see the various ministries adopt eco-friendly practices for their daily operations.
The Environmental Protection Ministry, which spearheaded the initiative, said the new regulations' implementation is likely to save the government NIS 20 million (roughly $5 million) a year.
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According to the ministry, the project's pilot, launched in 2011, which had ministries use less power and water and opt for biodegradable office supplies, saved the government NIS 12.3 million ($3 million).
"This serves as yet another proof that green consumerism is good for the budget as well as for the environment,” Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan said.
"The public’s money does not have to be wasted because of old-fashioned, polluting behavior."
The Green Government Project will require ministries to increase their use of green supplies by 5% in 2013 and by up to 20% by 2020.
