Work Sustainably!
staples office Products
Key project components:
- Identify and appropriately label environmentally preferable ("green") products in the Staples catalog
- Educate end users about the environmental impacts of their purchases
- Develop an accounting system to track Duke's purchasing of green products
How to Buy Energy Star Qualified Products
Buy through Duke
Most computers, monitors, fax machines, printers, and copiers bought through Duke are Energy Star certified.
Just Ask!
When speaking with an appliance retailer, just ask. "I'm looking for an Energy Star qualified refrigerator, which of these models is Energy Star?" Asking for help puts the burden on the vendor instead of you.
Make it a contract requirement
Along with your other requirements; stipulate that your designer, distributor, or contractor supply products that adhere to Energy Star guidelines.
Look for the label
Many Energy Star approved products sport the Energy Star Logo. However, many do not. Look for the label, and if you are unsure of whether a product complies, then ask the retailer.
Get online
The Energy Star web site, www.energystar.gov has complete and comprehensive information regarding product areas, make and model numbers, and energy savings. You can also compare an Energy Star product to a non-compliant product using the Savings Calculators.
Contact Duke Green Purchasing at GreenPurchasing@duke.edu
For information on other sustainability efforts at Duke, visit www.sustainability.duke.edu.