❓ Question seeks information on government actions to encourage the purchase of recycled products by government agencies and data demonstrating the results. The answer highlights a Common Use Contract for office supplies with recycled options.
AnsweredQoN 1733Legislative Council
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Further to question on notice No. 1221 of September 9 2003 -
(1) Will the Minister explain what the Government has done to encourage all Government agencies to buy recycled products?
(2) Will the Minister provide data to demonstrate the results he has achieved as a result of encouraging all Government agencies to buy recycled goods?
(1) Will the Minister explain what the Government has done to encourage all Government agencies to buy recycled products?
(2) Will the Minister provide data to demonstrate the results he has achieved as a result of encouraging all Government agencies to buy recycled goods?
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Answered
30 March 2004
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
28 days
The Government’s strong support to encourage the use of recyclable products by government agencies has assisted in promoting greater awareness and improved competitiveness of these products within the public sector procurement market. A notable example of these activities is the recent award of the whole-of-Government Common Use Contract for the supply of Copy Paper, Envelopes (inclusive of Overprinting) and Office Stationery. These new arrangements came into force on 1 December 2003 and are mandatory for all public authorities. Apart from achieving a reduction in the prices paid by many agencies, these contracts also provide a broad range of recycled options, including the use of 60% recycled copy paper and envelopes.
A notable example of these activities is the recent award of the whole-of-Government Common Use Contract for the supply of Copy Paper, Envelopes (inclusive of Overprinting) and Office Stationery. These new arrangements came into force on 1 December 2003 and are mandatory for all public authorities. Apart from achieving a reduction in the prices paid by many agencies, these contracts also provide a broad range of recycled options, including the use of 60% recycled copy paper and envelopes.
A notable example of these activities is the recent award of the whole-of-Government Common Use Contract for the supply of Copy Paper, Envelopes (inclusive of Overprinting) and Office Stationery. These new arrangements came into force on 1 December 2003 and are mandatory for all public authorities. Apart from achieving a reduction in the prices paid by many agencies, these contracts also provide a broad range of recycled options, including the use of 60% recycled copy paper and envelopes.
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