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Sustainability • Campus Announcements

New copy paper recycled content requirements for departments support sustainability efforts

To support sustainability efforts across Miami, new limitations are placed on the type of copy paper departments will be able to purchase through Office Depot

by Office of Strategic Procurement • Published
Sustainability • Campus Announcements

New copy paper recycled content requirements for departments support sustainability efforts

by Office of Strategic Procurement • Published

As of Aug. 1, copy paper purchased by Miami University departments is required to contain 30% minimum post-consumer recycled content. All other office paper (copy paper) will be blocked in the NetPAC / Office Depot catalog to help reach this goal. 

  • If a department has a project or requirement to use non-recycled paper, those requests can be supported with proper justification or explanation of services. Please send those requests to purchasing@miamioh.edu. 
  • All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis, and no blanket requests for exemption will be approved.
  • Please address any questions to purchasing@miamioh.edu.

This requirement aims to contribute to Miami’s sustainability efforts, including decreasing the use of paper.  Miami recently received its third STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.