Shop Smart!

Shop Smart!

Sustainable procurement takes into account the impact your purchasing decisions can make. Some factors to consider:  Initial cost, quality, durability, maintenance costs, depreciation, disposal fees.

Here are some ways to reduce your impact as a college department

1. Check before buying something!
   • Surplus Purchasing - EvCC's surplus items are available for sale at a lower prices.
   • Space Management - See what other departments may not need anymore, reuse!
   • EvCC Daily Digest Call Out - Employee's can ask for help or share announcements through the digest email. 
   • Swap and Shop - Annual event at Earth Week, campus supplies, furniture swapping. 
2. Keep an inventory sheet with Min/Max quantities
   • Prevents over-buying, shortages
   • Allows for large, bulk orders to be placed, reducing the carbon footprint for the delivery of the products
3. Select sustainable choices from Office Depot