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Recycled-Content Paper Policy in CAM (In Progress)

Recent Project Updates

  • 7/18/2023

    F&S Policy on the purchase of paper states that, "When purchasing paper for copiers and printers, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products with a minimum of 30 percent recycled content must be selected."

  • 9/28/2021

    Here is the purchase of paper reams at F&S Stores from FY21:

    F&S

    • Virgin – 177
    • Recycled – 1,206

    Campus

    • Virgin – 7,131
    • Recycled – 5,350

Description

Paper plays a key role in University of Illinois operations. The University is concerned about the future of the world’s forests and the environmental impacts of paper production, such as energy consumption (and associated carbon emissions), water usage, and waste production.  State...View full description »

Background

Purchasing recycled-content paper and paper products has far-reaching environmental benefits and will encourage suppliers to increase their capabilities in providing these products at competitive prices.  To support campus sustainability procurement efforts, units can:

  1. Purchase and source
  2. ...View full background »

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6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content

Project Team

  • Primary Contact:

    Daphne Hulse

    Project Leader:

    Daphne Hulse

    Team Members:

    • Ben McCall
    • Cindy Klein-Banai
    • Dave Grogan
    • Dan Sjazna

Dates

  • Proposed May 4, 2016
    Proposed by Ben McCall
    Investigated July 18, 2017
    Investigated by Morgan Johnston

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