| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.15 |
| Liaison | Yumiko Jakobcic |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Grand Valley State University
OP-12: Office Paper Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.10 / 2.00 |
Sharon
Munski Office Coordinator Sustainability Initiative |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper?:
Yes
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The URL where the recycled paper 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 :
Centralized purchasing best practice for computer lab, copy center, and bathroom papers.
Environmentally preferred papers identified and given priority listing in office supplies online order site.
Participating in West MI Sustainable Purchasing Consortium paper contract.
GVSU includes the section listed below in all RFP's; RFP response form requires bidders to identify environmentally preferred paper products; vendor awarded contract required to provide product specification sheets, participation and spend reports; procurement staff interact regularly with vendor account representatives.
SUSTAINABLE RESPONSIBILITY: Grand Valley State University is dedicated to supporting sustainable initiatives through leveraging its buying power and supplier partnerships. The University seeks suppliers with which to do business who share our values of environmental stewardship, social justice, and economic prosperity. Sustainable responsibility refers to the acquisition of environmentally preferable products and services, supplier inclusion that is reflective of our diverse business community, and contributions to the over all economic growth and expansion of our local markets.
The proposal must include evidence that the bidder’s company is committed to and actively participates in social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Provide a history of commitment; this may include corporate diversity initiatives, corporate environmental policy, awards received, and samples of marketing and promotional materials, etc.
None
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on recycled paper)?:
Yes
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Expenditures on 10-29 percent recycled-content office paper :
6,812.75
US/Canadian $
None
Expenditures on 30-49 percent recycled-content office paper :
293,014.64
US/Canadian $
None
Expenditures on 50-69 percent recycled-content office paper :
0
US/Canadian $
None
Expenditures on 70-89 percent recycled-content office paper (required if claiming points for Part 2):
0
US/Canadian $
None
Expenditures on 90-100 percent recycled-content office paper :
2,849.10
US/Canadian $
None
Total expenditures on office paper :
302,676.49
US/Canadian $
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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