Purchasing
- Establish purchasing guidelines to encourage waste prevention (durable, concentrated, reusable, high quality).
- Consider length of warranty and availability of repair services when purchasing equipment.
- Substitute less toxic materials for toxic materials (e.g., vegetable-based inks, water-based glue, markers and paints).
- Order merchandise with minimal packaging or layers of packaging.
- Request that deliveries be shipped in returnable containers.
- Order supplies by voice mail or electronic mail.
- Use optical scanners, which give more details about inventory, allowing more precise ordering.
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