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| STRATEGIES | ACTION STEPS | WHO | WHEN |
| 1. Reduce paper consumption by establishing a policy that two sided printing and copying is the default setting on all computers, printers and copiers. Encourage a “don’t print” behavior within the department. | a. Distribute “Best Printing Practices” guidance. b. Establish baseline data. c. Monitor results of policy implementation. | Information Services Regional Sustainability Teams | First 6 months |
| 2. Reduce copy and printing paper use by 30%. Provide reports to each program or section showing copy and printing paper use. | a. Track paper deliveries and purchases. b. Publish monthly reports. c. Publish annual reports. |
Purchasing coordinators, Purchasing Office, Warehouse | Ongoing |
| 3. Provide reports on orders of consumable supplies and provide reports to managers to build in accountability of use. | a. Track purchases. b. Report results. |
Program Purchasing coordinators and Purchasing | Ongoing |
| 4. Complete efficient hand dryer pilot project and implement outcome. Consider removing paper towels. | a. Write up results. b. Make recommendation. |
Sustainability Team, Facilties, Management | First 6 months |
| 5. Evaluate the feasibility of computers leasing in order to assure that the equipment is returned to the manufacturer for end of life management and recycling. | a. Carry out life-cycle-analysis using leasing
and purchasing models to determine true costs. b. Report findings and make recommendations. |
Information Services | Second year |
| 6. Regional sustainability teams will evaluate regional buildings for waste system improvement opportunities working with Building Services. Local service providers will be asked to submit proposals to convert current waste disposal systems into materials management systems. | a. Carry out evaluations. b. Contact service providers. c. Negotiate system changes. |
Regional Sustainability Teams and RMTs | Second year |
| 7. Continue to purchase used books, rather than new books, when necessary. | a. Notify purchasers that used books will be
purchased as a priority rather than new. b. Continue practice. |
Purchasing | Ongoing |
| 8. Specify delivery of products and supplies on recyclable pallets rather than disposing of wood pallets. | Purchasing coordinators, purchasing and warehouse staff | Ongoing |
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