AOPD's Response to RFP - NCPA

Plastics • Long term use products such as vinyl binders, letter trays and organizers, clip boards, and even staplers are available made with 20% to 100% recycled content. Pens and writing instruments, highlighters and markers, are available in a variety of types made with up to 82% recycled plastic content. These products write with acid-­‐free nontoxic ink. • For the break room, drink cups and lids made from recycled plastic or compostable corn-­‐based plastic and trash bags made of biodegradable plastic are available from the AOPD dealers. Rechargeable Batteries • Batteries are used in many offices for everything from adding machines and wall clocks to cameras, tape recorders, and smoke detectors. These batteries, if discarded, just add more toxic waste to our landfills. Rechargeable batteries are a smart and easily available alternative. Energizer batteries with wall plug-­‐in chargers can charge 4 AA or AAA batteries in just 15 minutes. Metal Products • Manufacturers are offering desktop accessories such as slant racks, lock boxes, vertical organizers and sorting racks, made from an average of 30% recycled content. Consider the common used paper clip… you can now buy paper clips made from scrap metal, many are made using up to 100% recycled metal. Fluorescent Bulbs • Compact fluorescent light bulbs with their now characteristic "spiral-­‐twisted top" are being used more and more in eco-­‐friendly business offices. These energy-­‐saving light bulbs offer a long life span of up to 12,000 hours each, and, unlike standard light bulbs, give off more light than heat. Cleaning Products • Cleaning products can contain toxic ingredients or petroleum-­‐based solvents capable of emitting fumes into the atmosphere, or the air in your office. Today there are smart and effective natural alternatives to chemicals used in cleaning products. These kitchen/bathroom cleaners, degreasers and floor/carpet cleaners, soaps and hand cleaners are available made with lemon oil, coconut-­‐based cleaning agents, corn-­‐based alcohol and neutral-­‐pH surfactants. Departmental and Desktop Delivery • All of the AOPD dealers’ delivery drivers currently provide departmental delivery for large customers that require this service. AOPD delivery drivers have many years of experience performing and it is always done in a very efficient and accurate manner. In special circumstances desktop delivery service can be negotiated between customers and the AOPD dealers. Desktop delivery is not always practical and can be disruptive in certain office environments. Desktop delivery is therefore not offered as a standard service but can be discussed for viability between customers and the AOPD dealers.