| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.11 |
| Liaison | David Husemoller |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
College of Lake County
OP-10: Computer Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Dara
Reiff Sustainability Coordinator Educational Affairs |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and monitors?:
Yes
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The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted :
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
The Purchasing subcommittee of the Environmental Action Committee has created a list of recommendations for the institution that covers the following areas:
- Buy Laptops, Not Desktops
- Buy SFF (Small Form Factor)Desktops
- Avoid Hazardous Materials/Environmental Assessment
- Purchase Energy Star when possible
- Pick a new Power-supply unit
- Use multi-core processors
- Use more efficient monitors
- Choose the correct size graphic cards
- Set operating system settings
- Recycle equipment
The committee has also made purchasing recommendations for printers equipment.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
No
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Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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None
Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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None
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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