Date:    September 28, 2004

 

 

To:       Administrative Affairs Direct Reports

           Leslie Fehrenbach, Secretary of the Boards of Governors and Trustees

           Jay Kohl, Executive Director for Public Safety

           Michael McKay, Vice President for Information Technology

           Michael Quinlan, Associate Vice President for Business Services

           Sandy Russell, Associate Vice President for Human Resources

           Kyu Whang, Vice President of Facilities and Capital Planning

 

From:   Karen Kavanagh - Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs

 

Re:       Recycled Paper

As you know, Rutgers University is committed to business practices that are both environmentally and economically responsible. Today's 30% post-consumer grade recycled paper has proved to be a viable alternative to virgin paper without the past performance issues such as curling and jamming of copier machines in high humidity. In keeping with these practices, effective immediately, I am asking all administrative affairs organization to use 30% post-consumer recycled paper for all general use which includes printing, copying, and writing grade paper.

 

The Purchasing Department has negotiated new prices (listed below) for the 30% recycled paper which is available at the preferred office supply firms or through Material Services. More information on suppliers and pricing is available at http://procure.rutgers.edu/upc.html   by selecting the "Preferred Suppliers" section and then "Recycled Copy Paper." If you have questions regarding the purchase of recycled paper, please contact purchasing at 732/932-4375.

 

Your participation in the use of recycled paper will help demonstrate our organization's commitment to environmental initiatives. I greatly appreciate your cooperation in making this a priority for administrative affairs.

 

30% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PAPER PRICING

SUPPLIER                                                   COST PER CARTON DELIVERED

Staples Business Advantage                           $24.74

Paper Mart                                                     $24.26

Material Services                                            $24.50

 

(Prices are based on 8.5 X 11 20# recycled copy paper; 84 bright)

NOTE:   Paper prices are quite volatile and subject to change within 60-90 days.  The Purchasing Department will try to maintain the best possible prices for the university community.