6/7/06 Paper price increase

Due to the continuing rise in energy costs as well as the closing of key paper mills during a time of increased demand for paper, we expect to see annual increases in paper costs of 16% to 20%. Paper prices not only affect the copy paper we buy from Office Depot, but the cost of all of the items that are printed for the University. Specifically, we will see a 7% increase in paper from Office Depot on June 26, 2006.

With that said, there are opportunities that will assist in offsetting these increases. By using “smart” copying and printing practices as well as increasing the use of electronic files, you can control the impact this will have on your budgets. Following are a few ideas for offsetting these increases:

• Double side your printed copies whenever possible.
• Evaluate and use electronic folders for your e-mail. (Many of the Xerox copiers that have been installed on campus include the scan to e-mail option.) If information is easily accessible, the need for printing will decrease.
• Carefully evaluate the number of copies you are printing.
• Consider moving information from a paper-based format to one that can be accessed online.