SUSTAINABILITY
OUR PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
BUYING
CONSERVATION
OUR PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
Purchasing Services will help the College to minimize the environmental impact without an overall increase in cost.
BUYING
Step 1: Review Current Green Purchases
Request from vendors reports that determine how much of the College purchases are environmentally preferable products.
Step 2: Identify Alternatives
Assess the purchases to identify alternatives to the College's high volume purchases and prioritize decisions based on the priorities set forth by the policies set forth by the Governing Board.
Step 3: Buying and Contracting
Select from a range of products and services to achieve the purchasing objectives
Step 4: Revisit
Monitor the progress of the Purchasing practices by repeating the process. Incorporate industry best practices, methods, and updated standards.
CONSERVATION
Reduce Waste
- Reduce, reuse and recycle paper
- Recycle cardboard from shipments
- Refill or recycle ink and toner cartridges
Reduce Fuel and Greenhouse Gases
- Consider ordering supplies in bulk (bi-weekly/weekly delivery, not daily)
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