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Elimination of Single Use Plastics (SUNY)
The State University of New York (University) shall comply with existing state procurement law and set practical and attainable requirements for SUNY campuses, and their affiliated organizations, to eliminate the use of plastic items generally recognized as being designed for single use.
This Policy 5201 Elimination of Single Use Plastics and Preference for Durable and Reusable Alternatives defines various categories of single use plastics and sets a priority preference for actions working toward the full elimination goal.
The policy also directs campuses to strive to eliminate products generally recognized as being designed for single use ahead of the designated schedules in the related procedure, prioritizing durable and reusable alternatives.
In furtherance of this policy, the University has established specific requirements and timelines in Section II, Requirements of Procedure 5200 - Elimination of Single Use Plastics and Preference for Durable and Reusable Alternatives.
Authoritative Source Documents
The University at Buffalo recognizes the State University of New York (SUNY) policy as the authoritative source for this subject.
Contact For Policy-related Questions
Erin E. Moscati
Sustainability Education Manager
Office of Sustainability