| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
OP-12: Office Paper Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Mindy
Granley Sustainability Director UMD Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper?:
The URL where the recycled paper policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
The Board of Regents policy on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency was adopted on July 9, 2004.
The institution recommends and encourages the purchase of recycled content paper of the highest possible content. Purchasing Services policy states that department should "purchase copy paper, legal pads, letterhead stationary, envelops, and other paper products made from recycled paper."
http://purchasing.umn.edu/policy/sustain.html
"Subd. 2. Operations. Each University campus shall develop specific sustainability objectives and targets in the areas of:
(a) physical planning and development, including buildings and infrastructure;
(b) operations;
(c) transportation;
(d) purchasing; and
(e) waste management and abatement."
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on recycled paper)?:
Expenditures on 10-29 percent recycled-content office paper :
Expenditures on 30-49 percent recycled-content office paper :
Expenditures on 50-69 percent recycled-content office paper :
Expenditures on 70-89 percent recycled-content office paper (required if claiming points for Part 2):
Expenditures on 90-100 percent recycled-content office paper :
Total expenditures on office paper :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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