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Collectively, institutions spend many billions of dollars on goods and services annually. Each purchasing decision represents an opportunity for institutions to choose environmentally and socially preferable products and services and support companies with strong commitments to sustainability.

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Urban and Metropolitan Universities: The Transformative Power of Anchor Institutions
Urban and Metropolitan Universities: The Transformative Power of Anchor Institutions
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
Cal State East Bay Embraces System-wide Single-use Plastics Policy
Cal State East Bay Embraces System-wide Single-use Plastics Policy
Cal State East Bay Embraces System-wide Single-use Plastics Policy
Cal State East Bay Embraces System-wide Single-use Plastics Policy
COVID-19 and Sustainability Resources
COVID-19 and Sustainability Resources
Committing UC Berkeley to the Strongest Plastic Ban in the Country
Committing UC Berkeley to the Strongest Plastic Ban in the Country
The Working Farms Fund: Partnership to Build a Sustainable Local Food System
The Working Farms Fund: Partnership to Build a Sustainable Local Food System
“Box to Farm to Compost”: A Paradigm Shift from an Extractive Culture to Regenerative Culture
“Box to Farm to Compost”: A Paradigm Shift from an Extractive Culture to Regenerative Culture
“Box to Farm to Compost”: A Paradigm Shift from an Extractive Culture to Regenerative Culture
“Box to Farm to Compost”: A Paradigm Shift from an Extractive Culture to Regenerative Culture
Turning the Page: A Behavior Change Toolkit for Reducing Paper Use
Turning the Page: A Behavior Change Toolkit for Reducing Paper Use
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
A New Zero Waste Goal for Division 1 Football Games
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
The Good Store
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Fostering a Straw-Conscious University
Recycolution Fashion Show
Recycolution Fashion Show
Recycolution Fashion Show
Recycolution Fashion Show
Recycolution Fashion Show
Recycolution Fashion Show
The Real Impact of Real Food: 8 Ways Institutional Procurement is Building Real Food Economy
The Real Impact of Real Food: 8 Ways Institutional Procurement is Building Real Food Economy
Fair Trade Fair at Seattle University
Fair Trade Fair at Seattle University
Emory University supports local community project and skilled job training with commitment to purchase lettuce
Emory University supports local community project and skilled job training with commitment to purchase lettuce
Emory University adopted a Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014
Emory University adopted a Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014
Emory University adopted a Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014
Emory University adopted a Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014
Portland State University Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council award for Viking Pavilion Miller Paint work
Portland State University Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council award for Viking Pavilion Miller Paint work
UConn ECOCoin Program
UConn ECOCoin Program
UConn ECOCoin Program
UConn ECOCoin Program
UConn ECOCoin Program
UConn ECOCoin Program
Stanford R&DE Student Housing Innovation in Cleaning
Stanford R&DE Student Housing Innovation in Cleaning
Stanford R&DE Student Housing Innovation in Cleaning
Stanford R&DE Student Housing Innovation in Cleaning
University of Vermont Eco-Reps "Curb Your Consumerism" Campaign
University of Vermont Eco-Reps "Curb Your Consumerism" Campaign
University of Vermont Eco-Reps "Curb Your Consumerism" Campaign
University of Vermont Eco-Reps "Curb Your Consumerism" Campaign
Pass Up Plastic Challenge
Pass Up Plastic Challenge
Sourcing “Less Meat, Better Meat” Through Foodservice Contracts
Sourcing “Less Meat, Better Meat” Through Foodservice Contracts
Putting “Reduce” to Work: Getting Rid of Plastic Bags on Michigan State University’s Campus
Putting “Reduce” to Work: Getting Rid of Plastic Bags on Michigan State University’s Campus
Putting “Reduce” to Work: Getting Rid of Plastic Bags on Michigan State University’s Campus
Putting “Reduce” to Work: Getting Rid of Plastic Bags on Michigan State University’s Campus
Purchasing - University of Calgary
Purchasing - University of Calgary
Purchasing - University of Calgary
Purchasing - University of Calgary
NAU - Sustainable Campus Index - Bookstore Bag Pictures
NAU - Sustainable Campus Index - Bookstore Bag Pictures
NAU - Sustainable Campus Index - Bookstore Bag Pictures
NAU - Sustainable Campus Index - Bookstore Bag Pictures
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
#EKULocal Festival
McGill University’s Fairtrade Campus Commitment: Roddick Roast Coffee
McGill University’s Fairtrade Campus Commitment: Roddick Roast Coffee
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Making Local, Healthy, Sustainable Delicious: The How-To Guide for Foodservice Operators
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Eco Move Out and Eco Move In
Arizona State University's Help Center
Arizona State University's Help Center
NC State Students Champion Solar Installation
NC State Students Champion Solar Installation
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Green Cleaning with Orbio Water
Rescued Food Feast
Rescued Food Feast
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
UCLA is the Largest Public University in the U.S. to achieve Fair Trade Status
Emory University's Pollinator Protection Program
Emory University's Pollinator Protection Program
Emory University's Pollinator Protection Program
Emory University's Pollinator Protection Program
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
Avoiding Chemical Flame Retardants on Campus
The Sustainable Bookstore: Giving New Life to Discarded University Library Books
The Sustainable Bookstore: Giving New Life to Discarded University Library Books
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
NC State University Students Leverage Partnerships To Eliminate Plastic Bags on Campus
Sustainable Procurement Toolkit
Sustainable Procurement Toolkit
Aggieware - Moving to Zero Waste Events within UC Davis Student Housing
Aggieware - Moving to Zero Waste Events within UC Davis Student Housing
Aggieware - Moving to Zero Waste Events within UC Davis Student Housing
Aggieware - Moving to Zero Waste Events within UC Davis Student Housing
Implementing Large Scale Solar in the Land of Cheap Coal
Implementing Large Scale Solar in the Land of Cheap Coal
Implementing Large Scale Solar in the Land of Cheap Coal
Implementing Large Scale Solar in the Land of Cheap Coal

This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community. Additional content and advanced benchmarking tools will be added to this tab over time.

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Purchasing Partners

7 Rivers Recycling

Onalaska, WI
Business Affiliate
7 Rivers Recycling (7RR) is a triple-bottom-line business that recycles mattresses through manual deconstruction.

Balfour College Division

Austin, TX
Business Affiliate

CustomerFirst Renewables

Gaithersburg, MD
Business Affiliate
CFR is an innovative, renewable energy advisory firm focused on bringing large-scale solutions directly to clients. CFR solutions typically meet up to 100% of power needs, cost less than brown power, and mitigate price uncertainty.

Dot Cup

Evanston, IL
Business Affiliate
Dot Cup manufactures and sells the patented Dot Menstrual Cup and is passionate about making the best, most sustainable products accessible to all people with periods.

Ecomedes

San Francisco, CA
Business Affiliate
Save money, watts and water for your buildings with the world's largest sustainable product catalog!

EPEAT/Green Electronics Council

Portland, OR
Business Affiliate

Fair Labor Association

Washington, DC
Business Affiliate
Improving Workers' Lives Worldwide

Green Seal

Washington, DC
Business Affiliate

National Association of Educational Procurement

Columbia, MD

Oak Hall Cap & Gown

Salem, VA
Business Affiliate

Preserve

Waltham, MA
Business Affiliate
Preserve is a sustainable consumer goods company that produces eco-friendly products using recycled and biodegradable materials.

Rivanna Natural Designs

Richmond, VA
Business Affiliate
Planet-friendly awards and plaques. FSC-Certified wood, recycled glass

Sleep On Latex

Niles, IL
Business Affiliate

Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Washington, DC
Business Affiliate

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