| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.77 |
| Liaison | Ashley Woolman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 16, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western Colorado University
OP-14: Office Paper Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Ashley
Woolman Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase office paper that has recycled content and/or is certified to meet multi-criteria sustainability standards for paper?:
Yes
None
A copy of the paper purchasing policy, directive or guidelines:
None
The paper purchasing policy, directive or guidelines:
100% post-consumer waste recycled paper is the standard for all applications where economic use of paper and quality of service is not compromised or the health and safety of employees prejudiced.
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
It is included in our Purchasing Policy.
None
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on office paper)?:
Yes
None
Expenditures on office paper with the following levels of post-consumer recycled, agricultural residue, and/or FSC certified content::
| Expenditure Per Level | |
| 10-29 percent | 0 US/Canadian $ |
| 30-49 percent | 0 US/Canadian $ |
| 50-69 percent | 0 US/Canadian $ |
| 70-89 percent (or FSC Mix label) | 0 US/Canadian $ |
| 90-100 percent (or FSC Recycled label) | 14,906.88 US/Canadian $ |
None
Total expenditures on office paper :
14,971.23
US/Canadian $
None
The website URL where information about the paper purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Non-100% recycled paper is associated with poster printing, for example, and is outsourced to local businesses.
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