C1: Require a Minimum of 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Content for Office Paper

(1 point)

INTENT

To promote use of post-consumer recycled materials and reduce the use of virgin paper.

REQUIREMENTS

Create a written policy or enact a standard practice that requires the use of minimum 30% post-consumer recycled content for office/copy paper.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

Include requirement to purchase minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content paper upon creation of EPP policy (Purchasing Credit 1) or revise policy to include it. If EPP policy is not in place, create and implement separate policy addressing recycled content office/copy paper. Alternatively, train any staff responsible for purchasing on the requirement and ensure it is followed in practice. If outside copy company is used, work to ensure they understand this guideline when setting up new contracts. On current programs, have a minimum of 30% post-consumer paper available for printers on site.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

• Narrative documenting the effective date and specifics of the policy or standard practice.
• Copy of written policy/requirement.
• If policy is long standing, copies of invoices from procurement demonstrating its implementation.

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