The Ohio State University at Newark
OP-12: Office Paper Purchasing

OBJECTIVE To support the university’s sustainability initiatives by promoting the purchase of eco friendly paper and forest products. POLICY Applies to: Individuals who purchase goods and services on behalf of the university. I. General Overview A. University departments are required to purchase and use recycled copy paper with at least 30% post consumer content. B. Purchase of recycled paper through the university’s Stores Department is required to streamline the procurement process, lower costs by aggregating enterprise-wide purchases, and ensure environmental standards are met. C. This policy is evaluated each year to identify additional opportunities to increase the purchase of ecologically friendly paper and forest products. D. Departments are strongly encouraged to make every effort to eliminate excessive or unnecessary use of paper. Effective strategies include, but are not limited to: 1. Streamline and reduce paper laden processes. 2. Utilize electronic mail, document imaging and other paperless communications. 3. Encourage double sided copying and printing. 4. Use half sheets of paper for all brief, printed on-campus communications. 5. Target mailings to reduce volume. 6. Employ effective communications to heighten awareness of eco-friendly practices.