Recycled Products

I. PURPOSE

To outline responsibilities and procedures regarding purchasing recycled, reusable, and recyclable products.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES

A.The University's commitment to integrating social and environmental responsibility into the educational enterprise extends to all aspects of its affairs, including the purchasing function. As a vital part of this commitment, emphasis is placed on locating and promoting suppliers for products which promote waste reduction, either through the product's recycled content, or through the product's ability to be reused or recycled.

B.In deploying its responsibilities, Purchasing Services may:

1.Suggest product alternatives containing recycled content when the quality and price are comparable.

2.Create and promote procedures which reduce waste.

3.Take part in conferences and training which promote waste reduction and recycling strategies.

4.Review University bid and product requirements to eliminate specifications which unduly restrict the use of recycled products.

III. EXCEPTIONS

NONE

IV. RELATED ITEMS

Restricted and Special Purchases (University Purchasing Policy, 4.A)

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