DWP procurement policies require open competition and that these meet the cross-Government sustainable development targets. These policies recognise our responsibility to achieve value for money, make prudent use of natural resources and purchase sustainable goods and services.
The Department competitively tenders for the best value for money on office paper and print products and has mandated the maximum percentage use of recycled office and printing paper. The products we use have levels of waste content that meet targets and are from sustainable and renewable sources.
In addition, DWP staff are encouraged to reduce printing and photocopying, to use the duplexing facilities available on our office printers and photocopiers and to use the recycling facilities available in our offices for waste paper and many other recyclable items.
DWP fully supports the cross-Government sustainable operations targets, launched last year, which include commitments to reduce waste and increase recycling.