Green Purchasing

Green purchasing promotes conservation and reduces our ecological footprint in the world. It entails purchasing products that meet certain environmental standards. These standards include the amount of pollution and waste generated, the life-cycle of the product, and whether or not the product contains recycled materials. Please click the images below to learn more.

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Resources

Questions or comments? Do you want to learn more about green purchasing? Our office welcomes environmentally-related inquiries and comments. Please share your stories and questions with Ohio University’s Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus, at 593-0026 or marcuss@ohio.edu.

Green Purchasing Resources

-Office Max purchasing site: when browsing the catalog, check the "Recycled Goods" option under Advanced Search to find recycled products. An ID and password are necessary to view Ohio University's prices

-Visit the Center for a New American Dream to learn more about environmentally-friendly products

-Read about compact fluorescent lightbulbs at the Energy Star web site or the Ohio EPA web site.

-The Presidents Climate Commitment: Learn more about this commitment and view the other signatories

-Ohio University Campus Recycling can help you with all of your recycling needs

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