DATE: November 10, 2016 TO: UTSA Community FROM: Dr. John Clifford Director of Purchasing and Distribution Services SUBJECT: Recycled Copy Paper Now Available in General Stores The Purchasing and Distribution Services Department is pleased to announce that General Stores now carries 30% recycled copy paper in addition to the standard virgin copy paper. We recently had 10 departments test the recycled copy paper and found it to be no different in machine use and presentation when compared to virgin paper. Though higher in price, the Conservatree.org website (http://www.conservatree.org/paper/PaperTypes/RecyBrochure.shtml) provides clear information on quality, availability, myths, and environmental benefits to the purchase and regular use of recycled paper. Sustainability is important to UTSA and the State of Texas legislature. The Handbook of Operating Procedures (section 9.43) discusses the importance of sustainability at all UTSA campuses with the creation of the Sustainability Council<https://www.utsa.edu/gov/committees/Sustainability.html> and full support and commitment from the CMO. In addition, the Texas Government Code § 2155.448(a) lists recycled content copier paper as "First Choice," stating it is the default product of choice for all state agencies including institutions of higher education. For your next copy paper order, please consider our now-in-stock recycled copy paper, item 650-57-10222-7.