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Computer Procurement and Recycling: CHW’s Experience. CleanMed April 14, 2004 Mary Ellen Leciejewski, OP CHW Ecology Program Coordinator. Computer Take Back Campaign. How did we get involved? Goals To share programs already in place To provide model specs
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Computer Procurement and Recycling: CHW’s Experience CleanMed April 14, 2004 Mary Ellen Leciejewski, OP CHW Ecology Program Coordinator
Computer Take Back Campaign • How did we get involved? • Goals • To share programs already in place • To provide model specs • To incorporate guidelines into system-wide purchasing strategy
Computer Take Back Campaign • Why did we get involved? • Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Problems were identified
Computer Take Back Campaign • Why did we get involved? • Environmental Action Committees
Computer Take Back Campaign • Why did we get involved? • CHW Mission and Values
It’s All about Conscious Choices!
Computer Procurement Process • CHW contracts with PerotSystems to • Buy computer equipment, printers & peripherals • Assist with managing & tracking assets • Provide IT support and services
Computer Disposal Process • Varies from facility to facility • Reusing (i.e. Sheriff’s Office, schools) • Recycling (combined/individual contracts) • Tracking
Steps Taken • Conference calls • Take Back Campaign • EcoContacts • CHW/Perot
Steps Taken • RFI • Single Recycling Vendor • Social & Environmental Screens • Packaging & Take Back Programs RFI RFP
Policy & Guidelines • Understand possible concerns • “It’s never been done before.” • “It will be an effort to negotiate.” • “We’ll have a smaller pool of vendors.” • “Would it be better to have just guidelines?” • “Costs will increase.” • “Too complicated; keep it simple!” • “Who will champion this?”
NextSteps • Complete Policy & Guidelines (est.Summer 2004) • Find “Champions” • Obtain Board Approval • Educate • Monitor, monitor, monitor