Purchasing Services

Sustainability & Purchasing

OUR PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY

Purchasing Services will help the College to minimize the environmental impact without an overall increase in cost.

BUYING

Step 1: Review Current Green Purchases

Request from vendors reports that determine how much of the College purchases are environmentally preferable products.

Step 2: Identify Alternatives

Assess the purchases to identify alternatives to the College's high volume purchases and prioritize decisions based on the priorities set forth by the policies set forth by the Governing Board.

Step 3: Buying and Contracting

Select from a range of products and services to achieve the purchasing objectives

Step 4: Revisit

Monitor the progress of the Purchasing practices by repeating the process. Incorporate industry best practices, methods, and updated standards.

CONSERVATION

Reduce Waste

- Reduce, reuse and recycle paper

- Recycle cardboard from shipments

- Refill or recycle ink and toner cartridges

Reduce Fuel and Greenhouse Gases

- Consider ordering supplies in bulk (bi-weekly/weekly delivery, not daily)