Executive Order 156 stipulates that state agencies shall procure and use environmentally preferable goods and services, including products made wholly or in part from recycled materials, whenever feasible and practicable. All electronic office equipment including, but not limited to computers, monitors, printers, scanners, photocopy, fax machines, and other such equipment shall be Energy Star compliant.

NC General Statute 143-58.2 stipulates all State departments, institutions, agencies, community colleges, and local school administrative units shall, to the extent economically practicable, purchase and use, or require the purchase and use of, products with recycled content.

NC General Statute 143-58.3 stipulates each department, institution, agency, community college, and local school administrative unit purchase paper and paper products with recycled content.

http://www.pandc.nc.gov/recycled.htm

060B  Batteries, Storage

060E  Tire, Automotive, Recapping and Repairing

200A  Uniforms (Launderable)

207A  Toner Cartridges, Remanufactured

360A  Carpet, Tufted, Nylon

395B  Paper, Computer and Labels

405A  Fuel, Propane (Tankwagon)

420A  Furniture, Metal, Folding Chairs, Tables, Storage Units

420B  Furniture, Classroom, Metal

420D  Furniture, Library, Wooden

425B  Furniture, Desks (Wood), Credenzas, Conference Tables, Etc.

425C  Furniture, Bookcases

425E  Furniture, Chairs, Ergonomic

425G  Cabinets, Filing, Vertical

425H  Cabinets, Storage/Wardrobe and Safety Storage

485F  Pails, Waste Cans, and Special Refuse Containers

550A LED Vehicle Traffic Signal Modules

580B Musical Instruments and Accessories

615A  Office Supplies, General

640A  Napkins, Towels, and Bathroom Tissue

645A  Paper (0ffice Use) and Envelopes

655B  Photographic Film, Chemicals and Supplies

675A  Pesticides

785B  Paper, Drawing and Constructions, Newsprint

924A  Teaching Equipment, Electricity/ Electronics Courses