Sustainability
The University of California is committed to sustainable purchasing practices. Sustainability requirements are included in all university-wide RFPs. These requirements may include criteria for:
- Energy Efficiency (such as ENERGY STARŪ designations)
- Energy Conservation
- Waste Reduction
- Packaging Reduction
- Trade-ins/Retrievals/Refurbishment of Used Products
- Use of Recycled and Recyclable Material (Products, Packaging, Shipping Materials)
- Responsible Shipping and Transportation Usage
- Reduced Water Usage
- Reduced Paper Usage (including e-procurement, e-payment)