Sustainable purchasing at UVic Libraries

UVic’s Purchasing Services recently worked with UVic Libraries to purchase 120 new computers that meet the Gold Energy Star rating and EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) criteria. EPEAT (www.epeat.net/) helps purchasers rank desktops, laptops and monitors in compliance with the latest environmental standards for electronic products. These ratings and rankings are useful tools in making the greenest purchasing choices for the work or home environment.