Purchasing Policy

Reuse

Return all laser printer cartridges to the supplier for refilling.
Store shipping materials such as bubble wrap & popcorn for packaging of breakable souvenirs.
Recycle bins are placed in all office to capture all double sided non confidential office paper for delivery to the recycling company.
Non confidential paper is reused for note pads etc
Unwanted confidential printed paper is dispose of via Secure Shred.

Energy

Daily monitoring of electricity usage
Phase out florescent lighting with L.E.D lighting by Q1 2020.
Reduce energy usage on the building portion of the building by 2.5%
Determine a monthly water usage base line
Devise a method for catch rain water for irrigation and reduce potable water usage.

Purchasing

Company purchases printing and writing papers, envelopes, invoices and business forms that use a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer recycled content OR tree-free fiber.
Tissue paper, toilet paper, C-Fold towels unbleached/chloride free and made with a minimum of 30% post consumer recycled content.
When service and price are comparable the following criteria should give preference to the supplier from which the goods are purchased.
- The company has a policy of favoring certified suppliers or suppliers following best environmental and social practices
- Preference given to product suppliers who provide and take back reusable packaging and shipping containers/pallets
- Preference given to environmentally responsible service suppliers (e.g., alternative fuel taxis, bicycle rentals, landscaping service, etc.)
- Preferences given to ‘fair trade’ and certified products (such as coffee and tea) or eco-labeled goods where possible
- 'Take-back' policies with suppliers (e.g. reusable containers, takes back the container from the previous drop off)

Recycle