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Some Purchasing Best Practices

Purchase products made from recycled materials

Purchase durable and reusable goods

Lease and rent when appropriate

Invest in extended warranties and conduct routine maintenance

Reduce paper use

 

Purchasing

Many of the products and supplies that are purchased for use on campus have been eco-friendly for years. Some of the green products purchased on campus include:

  • GreenGuard furniture that is produced locally and made from lumber in local forests in residence halls
  • GreenGuard cleaning supplies that don’t contain any harsh chemicals in residence halls
  • GreenGuard carpet and ceiling tiles that are recycled and low VOC in residence halls
  • GreenGuard paints that are water-based and low VOC in residence halls
  • Double-pane windows for insulation in residence halls
  • Window coverings for light control in residence halls
  • Energy Miser vending machines in residence halls
  • Aluminum cans, all residence hall vending machines will solely sell aluminum, generating revenue and cutting down on energy consumption
  • Motion and time-sensor lights in common areas throughout campus
  • Low flow aerators on sinks, showers, and toilets throughout campus
  • Compact fluorescent and T-8 light bulbs throughout campus
  • Metasys, ballasts, metal halide lighting, motor frequency drives, zone dampers, meters, building automation systems, and better monitoring systems throughout campus
  • EnergyStar appliances throughout campus
  • Supplies bought in bulk and reusable pumps and bottles throughout campus
  • GreenWare and compostable paper products in food service areas
  • Fair Trade, Pura Vida, and Stone Creek coffees in food service areas
  • Organic and local foods in food service areas