The Procurement and Travel Office is dedicated to providing professional, courteous, and responsive service to the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ community, while adhering to New York State mandated directives.
Before making any large purchases, reference the . A brief overview of specifications related to commonly purchased items at º£½ÇÂÛ̳ are found below. The full specification is linked in the item name. If you have questions or would like support making purchases contact Rachel.Kornhauser@oneonta.edu, x3312.
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Where appropriate and practicable, re-usable food service ware such as metal utensils is always preferable. When washing food service ware is not possible and use of disposable food service ware is unavoidable, compostable food service utensils should be used. Where compostable service utensils are selected, a mechanism for composting should be in use. |
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When making any large purchase, the purchaser should request packaging and bulk shipment options to limit packaging waste and maximize recycled content. |
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Reusable bags purchased as giveaways must meet specifications in durability and strength, materials used, and print to minimize the environmental impact of this sustainable practice. |
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Food that is eligible for reimbursement while in travel status is encouraged to be purchased from businesses that minimize their environmental impact and have high levels of environmental performance.
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Lodging that is eligible for reimbursement should prioritize those lodging options that minimize environmental impact and have high levels of environmental performance. |