BVSD switches to recycled content paper!

A big thanks to Becky Zidan and the purchasing department for making the switch from virgin paper, to paper with 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. This new paper will be stocked in the warehouse for use in all BVSD schools and the Ed Center. Becky’s keen eye caught the price drop in this paper, which allowed the switch (the differential had to be roughly 10 percent or less than the cost of virgin paper according to BVSD policy and practice). 

The environmental impact of this switch is monumental. In one year, the paper switch will require 182 tons less wood, 877 million BTU’s less energy, 459,385 gallons less water and will save 110,674 pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere and prevent 58,992 less pounds of solid waste from entering landfills.*

TIP: Let’s build on this momentum by using less paper in our regular operations. When making copies, make only what you are certain you will use and always make copies double sided. This is an easy change which can cut our paper use in half.
*Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator. For more information visit their website. These estimates are based on purchasing 7,000 cases of paper (weighing 50 pounds each).