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

• Recycle all unwanted non-confidential double sided documents.
• Recycle or reused all used lead acid batteries