Purchasing
The Purchasing Department at Temple has put into place various programs and projects that have helped Temple go green. New University-wide policies have been set into place to help reduce, reuse and recycle.
Appliances and Equipment
Effective September 2008, a procurement policy was adopted to purchase Energy Star certified products for all appliances and equipment where this rating exists.
If new computer equipment is not in your budget, the Computer Recycling Center offers basic computer equipment in good working order at minimal cost.
Office Supplies
Delivery Totes
Effective October 2009, Temple University, in conjunction with Staples Business Advantage, will begin delivering orders in reusable, corrugated polypropylene boxes which can be collapsed to the size of an inch or less. The reusable corrugated boxes have a life expectancy of 100 to 200 deliveries and will eliminate approximately 12.8 tons of trash each year.
Green Supplies
The Purchasing Department contracts with Alpha Office Supplies, an office supply company which offers a green product line. These eco-friendly products contain less toxins, are made from recycled materials, or are made from sustainable forest wood.
Paper
Effective September 2009, all copy paper purchased must contain at least 30% recycled post consumer waste.
Effective November 2009, business cards, letterhead stationary and envelopes are printed on 100% post consumer recycled content paper.
Rent a Crate
In Fall 2008, Temple University piloted Rentacrate products for selected student Residence Hall move-ins with great success. Rentacrate supplies durable plastic containers for moves, offering a sustainable alternative to throw-away cardboard boxes. Rentacrate bins can be used for dormitory move-ins and also by university offices for small or large moves.
