January 9, 2006

Members of the University Community:

Thanks to a Purchasing Department initiative in “green” purchasing , we are pleased to announce the availability of recycled copy paper at prices comparable to the cost of nonrecycled copy paper. This paper, with a 30 percent recycled content, is environmentally friendly, costs from 50 cents to $1 less per carton than nonrecycled paper, and performs just as well. Green purchasing uses the purchasing power of the university to obtain environmentally preferable products at favorable prices.

Recycled paper is now available for delivery directly to your office through Material Services. You can place an Internal Purchase Order (IPO) online through Rutgers Integrated Administrative System (RIAS) by selecting Material Services from the internal supplier listing. More information on how to shop with internal suppliers is available at http://rias.rutgers.edu/1159/SearchIPOSuppliers.doc .

For your convenience, paper pricing information is always available on the Material Services web site at http://www.material.rutgers.edu/paper.html . Questions regarding recycled copy paper may be directed to Purchasing at 732/932-4370 or Material Services at 732/445-5832. You may also email questions to mcomeau@rci.rutgers.edu .

Your use of recycled paper for all routine copying needs will support this green initiative and greatly benefit the environment.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Karen Kavanagh

Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs