Purchases: Recycled Paper

Type

Policy

Category

Finance

Governance Council

Infrastructure Council

Primary Contact

John Nisbet

Contact Email

Responsible Executive Authority

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Purpose

It is College policy that it will purchase and utilize recycled paper products in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 125-246-0321 through 125-246-0324.

Narrative

Lane Community College will purchase and utilize recycled paper products in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 125-246-0321 through 125-246-0324.

Paper products include but are not limited to copy paper, envelopes, paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins.

This policy requires the use and purchase of paper products made from recycled materials when such products satisfy applicable specifications, are available in the desired quantity within a reasonable period of time, and are priced competitively in accordance with preferential rules stated in OAR 125-246-0321 through 125-246-0324. This Administrative Rule states that a preference of 5 percent shall be applied for materials and supplies manufactured from Recycled Materials. In addition, Lane Community College will strive to purchase paper with the highest post-consumer content up to and including 100 percent post-consumer recycled content paper when such paper can meet the requirements stated in the above paragraph.

Date Adopted

Wednesday, May 1, 2002

Date Last Reviewed

Tuesday, February 20, 2018