Sustainability at Harvard

Green Office: Purchasing

Purchasing

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  • For printing and copying, our office only uses paper containing at least 30% recycled content.  [Recycled Paper Fact Sheet ]
  • Before we purchase office furniture, such as file cabinets, desks, etc., we check to see if Facilities/Operations have any surplus in stock or can obtain any. [We also check the Harvard Reuse List website.]
  • Before purchasing new furniture we consider more sustainable furniture options. [Green Furniture Fact Sheet]
  • If we must purchase new (or used) appliances and equipment (printers, copiers, microwaves, etc), we only purchase Energy Star or EPEAT certified models.   (If purchasing through UIS, note that these options are now marked in UIS catalogs.)

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Leaf Two

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Leaf Three

  • We use paper that contains at least 50% recycled content. [Recycled Paper Fact Sheet]
  • As part of our effort to use recycled office supplies beyond computer paper, we use other paper products with 30% recycled content, including envelopes and post-it notes.  [Common Green Purchases Fact Sheet]

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Leaf Four

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