Buying Green at Purdue University

Environmental Mission

Purchasing Services is commited to working with suppliers to include, promote and competitively price products and services that represent sustainable alternatives.  We seek to increase the visibility and procurement of products that represent sustainable alternatives.  We seek to increase the visibility and procurement of products and services with a reduced (ideally zero) environmental impact as compared to other similar products or services. 

Green Products at University Stores

Learn about suppliers who support environmentally friendly products or services

Buying Green Success Stories

Green Week at Purdue 2009: September 21-25

Excellent partnership for recycling of electronic material at Purdue

Green Tips:

• How can I support "being green" in the office? 
• Sustainability at Purdue University
• Waste Minimization by Purdue Radiological & Environmental Management in accordance with Exec. Memorandum C36, National Policy, federal, state, and local agencies, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Programs include but are not limited to: Battery Recycling, Chemical Redistribution Program, Computer Monitor Recycling, Fluorescent Bulb and Ballast Recycling, Used Oil, Parts Washer, and Mercury Reduction.
• University Stores Laser Cartridge Refund Form
  

Purchasing Services
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Email: pshelpdesk@purdue.edu