Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.08
Liaison John Pumilio
Submission Date July 17, 2013
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Colgate University
OP-T2-38: Materials Exchange

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 John Pumilio
Director of Sustainability
Sustainability Office
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Does the institution have a surplus department or formal office supplies exchange program that facilitates reuse of materials?:
Yes

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A brief description of the program:
Colgate operates a Salvage program that takes and refurbishes all electronic devices (computers, televisions, printers, digital projectors, etc.) and furniture (desks, closets, tables, etc.) for reuse or recycle. http://www.colgate.edu/offices-and-services/purchasing/salvagesurplus The university's Green Office Program also operates a free office swap program for all Colgate employees. http://www.colgate.edu/distinctly-colgate/sustainability/for-faculty-and-staff/green-office-program. Students also started a Gate 'Swap program that serves as a reuse program for all Colgate community members. http://www.gateswap.com/

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The website URL where information about the program is available:
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