| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.32 |
| Liaison | R. Johnston |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Missouri, Kansas City
OP-T2-38: Materials Exchange
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
R. Kaye
Johnston Sustainability Coordinator Campus Facilities |
Does the institution have a surplus department or formal office supplies exchange program that facilitates reuse of materials?:
A brief description of the program:
Since 2009 Procurement Services have been holding FREECYCLING events on campus. FREECYCLNG, the practice of exchanging unneeded office supplies was the premise for the UMKC’s Office Supply Swap Meet. The purpose of the events are aimed at saving costs and curbing waste.
Employees from different offices bring supplies no longer used, or had an excess quantity of. These items are placed on tables, and staff shopped around for items they needed that other departments brought in. The UMKC Bookstore donated the bags for shoppers to use.
The event is a success, with over 12 departments participating and over 30 individuals coming by to just shop for needed supplies. With more planning time, many individuals indicated they have more supplies to share.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
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