Purchasing

We can all make a difference by making smart purchasing choices! When making any purchase there are some important factors to consider:

• The environmental cost of source products - the intensity of production including use of chemicals, water and electricity
• Distance the product has travelled
• Social equality - is the product certified Fair Trade?
• The entire life cycle cost of the product - once used, can the product be reused or recycled?

Stationary & Office Products

When purchasing office products and supplies, why not choose a more environmentally friendly alternative.  One of our approved suppliers, Corporate Express, provides a range called ‘Earthsaver’. These products use recycled material, less chemicals and toxins and are highly competitive on price. OfficeMax, another University supplier provide an 'Eco Collection' which also uses recycled material.