Consumable Office Products
Frequently purchased office supplies such as; toner, pens, markers, file folders, sticky notes, binders, tape, paper clips, dish soap, etc. *Before purchasing, consider checking Property Control for your supplies first.
Preferable Criteria
- Incorporates a minimum of 50% recycled content (RC) and a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) *See the Northeast Recycling Council's for specifics
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- Does not contain toxic materials or compounds (less harsh chemicals)
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- Water-based or plant-based materials and/or adhesives
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- Reusable and durable (avoid disposables)
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- Rapidly renewable materials (eg. bamboo, cork, felt, etc.)
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- Refillable (with refills available)
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- Third-party certified under a sustainability standard or ecolabel (, , , , , AP Non-Toxic, , , )
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*Strive to purchase products that meet one or more of the "preferable criteria" as the "minimum criteria" are just a great starting point.
Minimum Criteria
- Incorporates minimum of 30% recycled content (RC) and minimum of 15% post-consumer recycled content (PCRC)
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- Rechargeable (avoid disposables)
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- Free of antimicrobial coatings
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