Common use of USE OF RECYCLED OR REMANUFACTURED MATERIALS Clause in Contracts

USE OF RECYCLED OR REMANUFACTURED MATERIALS. ‌ New York State supports and encourages Contractors to use recycled, remanufactured or recovered materials in the manufacture of products and packaging to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the performance or intended end use of the product or packaging unless such use is precluded due to health or safety requirements or product specifications contained herein. Refurbished or remanufactured components or products are required to be restored to original performance and regulatory standards and functions and are required to meet all other requirements of this Contract. Warranties on refurbished or remanufactured components or products must be identical to the manufacturer's new equipment warranty or industry's normal warranty when remanufacturer does not offer new equipment. See "Remanufactured, Recycled, Recyclable or Recovered Materials" in Appendix B, OGS General Specifications. ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES AND NYS EXECUTIVE ORDER 4‌ New York State is committed to environmental sustainability and endeavors to procure products with reduced environmental impact. One example of this commitment may be found in Executive Order No. 4 (Establishing a State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program), which imposes certain requirements on State Agencies, authorities, and public benefit corporations when procuring commodities, services, and Hardware. More information on Executive Order No. 4, including specifications for offerings covered by this Contract, may be found at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/EO/4/Default.asp. BULK DELIVERY AND ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS‌ New York State encourages the use of innovative packaging that reduces the weight of packaging and the generation of packaging waste. A Contractor is encouraged to use reusable materials and containers and to utilize packaging configurations that take advantage of storage containers designed to be part of the product for the shipment of multi-unit purchases. New York State recognizes that these packaging methods are in the development stage and may not be currently available. Authorized Users are urged to inquire about these programs at the time of purchase and determine the best solution for their needs. EPA ENERGY STAR PROGRAM‌ The Federal EPA, in cooperation with the Manufacturers, continues a program to xxxxxx the manufacture of energy efficient equipment. New York State fully supports this effort and requires all applicable Products offered to comply with EPA Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The State may discontinue use of and/or delete from the Contract selected Products as mandated by any Federal, State or local energy legislation that is enacted during the term of this Contract. The Contractor shall have no recourse with the State for such discontinuance/deletion. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL‌ For reasons of safety and public policy, in any Contract resulting from this procurement, the use of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages by the Contractor or its personnel shall not be permitted while performing any phase of the work herein specified.

USE OF RECYCLED OR REMANUFACTURED MATERIALS. ‌ New York State supports and encourages Contractors to use recycled, remanufactured or recovered materials in the manufacture of products and packaging to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the performance or intended end use of the product or packaging unless such use is precluded due to health or safety requirements or product specifications contained herein. Refurbished or remanufactured components or products are required to be restored to original performance and regulatory standards and functions and are required to meet all other requirements of this Contract. Warranties on refurbished or remanufactured components or products must be identical to the manufacturer's new equipment warranty or industry's normal warranty when remanufacturer does not offer new equipment. See "Remanufactured, Recycled, Recyclable or Recovered Materials" in Appendix B, OGS General Specifications. ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES AND NYS EXECUTIVE ORDER 4‌ New York State is committed to environmental sustainability and endeavors to procure products with reduced environmental impact. One example of this commitment may be found in Executive Order No. 4 (Establishing a State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program), which imposes certain requirements on State Agencies, authorities, and public benefit corporations when procuring commodities, services, and Hardware. More information on Executive Order No. 4, including specifications for offerings covered by this Contract, may be found at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/EO/4/Default.asp. BULK DELIVERY AND ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS‌ ASSIGNED TO PM20850 New York State encourages the use of innovative packaging that reduces the weight of packaging and the generation of packaging waste. A Contractor is encouraged to use reusable materials and containers and to utilize packaging configurations that take advantage of storage containers designed to be part of the product for the shipment of multi-unit purchases. New York State recognizes that these packaging methods are in the development stage and may not be currently available. Authorized Users are urged to inquire about these programs at the time of purchase and determine the best solution for their needs. EPA ENERGY STAR PROGRAM‌ The Federal EPA, in cooperation with the Manufacturers, continues a program to xxxxxx the manufacture of energy efficient equipment. New York State fully supports this effort and requires all applicable Products offered to comply with EPA Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The State may discontinue use of and/or delete from the Contract selected Products as mandated by any Federal, State or local energy legislation that is enacted during the term of this Contract. The Contractor shall have no recourse with the State for such discontinuance/deletion. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL‌ For reasons of safety and public policy, in any Contract resulting from this procurement, the use of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages by the Contractor or its personnel shall not be permitted while performing any phase of the work herein specified.

USE OF RECYCLED OR REMANUFACTURED MATERIALS. ‌ New York State supports and encourages Contractors to use recycled, remanufactured or recovered materials in the manufacture of products Products and packaging to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the performance or intended end use of the product Product or packaging unless such use is precluded due to health or safety requirements or product Product specifications contained herein. Refurbished or remanufactured components or products are required to be restored to original performance and regulatory standards and functions and are required to meet all other requirements of this Contract. Warranties on refurbished or remanufactured components or products must be identical to the manufacturer's new equipment warranty or industry's normal warranty when remanufacturer does not offer new equipment. See "Remanufactured, Recycled, Recyclable or Recovered Materials" in Appendix B, OGS General Specifications. ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES AND Environmental Attributes and NYS EXECUTIVE ORDER 4‌ Executive Order 4 New York State is committed to environmental sustainability and endeavors to procure products with reduced environmental impact. One example of this commitment may be found in Executive Order No. 4 (Establishing a State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program), which imposes certain requirements on State Agencies, authorities, and public benefit corporations when procuring commodities, services, and Hardware. More information on Executive Order No. 4, including specifications for offerings covered by this Contract, may be found at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/EO/4/Default.asp. BULK DELIVERY AND ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS‌ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/GreenNY Bulk Delivery and Alternative Packaging Materials New York State encourages the use of innovative packaging that reduces the weight of packaging and the generation of packaging waste. A Contractor is encouraged to use reusable materials and containers and to utilize packaging configurations that take advantage of storage containers designed to be part of the product Product for the shipment of multi-unit purchases. New York State recognizes that these packaging methods are in the development stage and may not be currently available. Authorized Users are urged to inquire about these programs at the time of purchase and determine the best solution for their needs. EPA ENERGY STAR PROGRAM‌ Energy Star Program The Federal EPA, in cooperation with the Manufacturers, continues a program to xxxxxx the manufacture of energy efficient equipmentEquipment. New York State fully supports this effort and requires all applicable Products offered to comply with EPA Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiencyeffort. The State may discontinue use of and/or delete from the Contract selected Products as mandated by any Federal, State or local energy legislation that is enacted during the term of this Contract. The Contractor shall have no recourse with the State for such discontinuance/deletion. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL‌ For reasons of safety and public policy, in any Contract resulting from this procurement, the use of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages by the Contractor or its personnel shall not be permitted while performing any phase of the work herein specified.