Purchasing Principle

This method requires a detailed review of your company's purchasing records in an effort to discover just how much and what types of materials you purchase. Given that much of what is purchased is replacements for materials that were sold or used and discarded. This method is an estimate of your disposal based solely on those purchases.

Every company is different, but for the person who likes numbers and organized paper profiles, this is an acceptable starting method. Begin with the data in printed or computer form. Scan through it and make a list of all the materials your firm purchased:

 

Item purchased

Quantity

Recyclable

Copier and Printer Paper

(Indicate amount of each item here)

Mixed Paper

Letterhead and Envelopes

 

 

Mixed Paper

Business Cards

 

 

Mixed Paper

Adhesive Notes

 

 

Mixed Paper

Legal, Note, & Message Pads

 

 

Mixed Paper

Paper Towels

 

 

NO

Toilet Tissue Paper

 

 

NO

Greeting Cards/Stationery

 

 

Mixed Paper

Desk and Wall Calendars

 

 

Mixed Paper

Paper Napkins

 

 

NO

Plastic Disposable Utensils

 

 

NO

Disposable Cups

 

 

NO

Coffee Filters

 

 

Dispose/Compost

Fluorescent Lights/Bulbs

 

 

Bulb Recycling/Special

Boxes (shipping, storage, ect)

 

 

Cardboard

Magazines

 

 

Mixed Paper

Newspapers

 

 

Mixed Paper

Toner Cartridges

 

 

Yes-Return/Special

Printers and Copiers

 

 

Electronic/Special

Computers (all hardware)

 

 

Electronic

Batteries (regular, rechargeable, lead-acid)

 

 

Special

CDs, Floppies, Zip Disks

 

 

Electronic/Special

Food (tin, paperboard, glass packaging)

 

 

Container Recycling, Donate/Compost

Carpet

 

 

Request when Purchasing

Pens, Pencils, Dry Markers

 

 

NO

Chemicals (solvents, cleaners, ect)

 

 

Special

Office Furniture

 

 

Dispose or Donate

       

 

 
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