Purchase furniture from IU Surplus
Goals and Progress
GOAL: Purchase electronics that are EPEAT registered and/or third party certified under a sustainability standard.
GOAL: Purchase certified green cleaning and janitorial products.
GOAL: Purchase office paper with post-consumer recycled, agricultural residue, and/or FSC certified content.
Collaborating across campus for responsible purchasing
Sustainable Purchasing Policy
IU has established a sustainable procurement policy with respect to paper and products as well as all energy consuming devices and appliances.
Look for these Labels
The Office of Procurement Services recommends buying sustainable products with the labels and certifications included in the link below.
Purchase from IU Surplus
Before purchasing a new item, visit IU Surplus for deep savings! IU Surplus carries desks, chairs, fixtures, office supplies, and much more.
Recycled paper takes a circular journey, rather than a linear flow from logging to landfill. Reprocessing used paper curtails extraction of virgin feedstock and lowers emissions.
Paul Hawken, Drawdown
How Can YOU Sustain IU?
Look for products with the EPA Safer Choice label
Purchase paper with post-consumer recycled content