Our Mission is to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our printing operations. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through the use of energy-efficient printers, eco-friendly consumables, and advanced digital solutions. By promoting responsible recycling and minimizing waste, we aim to deliver high-quality, cost-effective printing solutions that support both our clients' needs and our planet's well-being. We strive to educate and empower our stakeholders to make informed choices that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.

Our Vision is to lead the way in eco-friendly printing solutions, fostering a sustainable future where every print leaves a positive impact on the environment. We aspire to be recognized as the benchmark for sustainable printing practices, inspiring others to adopt innovative and responsible approaches to printing.

Our Goals:

1. Promote a Paperless Office:
   • Encourage the use of digital signatures, electronic invoicing, and online collaboration tools to minimize the need for printed documents.
   • Gradually transition to a paperless office environment where feasible.
   • Move MFP's to common areas for easy access to Students, Faculty, and Staff.
2. Track and Report Progress:
   • Monitor energy consumption, paper usage, and waste generated by printing activities.
   • Set measurable targets for reducing environmental impact and report progress regularly to stakeholders.
3. Educate and Engage Employees:
   • Provide training and resources to employees on sustainable printing practices.
   • Encourage staff to be mindful of their printing habits and to opt for digital alternatives whenever possible.
4. Reduce Energy Consumption:
   
   • Implement the use of energy-efficient printers with ENERGY STAR® certification.
   • Enable automatic sleep and power-down modes on all printers to conserve energy when not in use.

Phase I: BEC Lower Level - to be completed by September 30th, 2024

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 12 printers located on the lower level.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of all departmental printers to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain the 3 multifunction printers (MFPs) and relocate them to common areas that are easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold at the CVTC Technology Surplus Store, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Locations: 1 located in the hall between BEC 004 and 005.  1 located in the hall between BEC 022 and 023.  1 located in the hall between BEC 030A and 030B.  Please see map below for precise locations.

Phase II: TBD - To be completed by March 28th, 2025.

BEC Second Floor

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 5 printers located on the Second Floor.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of all departmental printers to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain the 2 multi-function printers (MFPs) and relocate them to common areas that are easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold back to EO Johnson, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Locations: 1 located in the LINC and 1 located in a common area outside of 204.

EEC

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 5 printers located at EEC.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of all departmental printers to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain the 2 multi-function printers (MFPs) and relocate them to common areas that are easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold back to EO Johnson, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Locations: 1 located in the commons and 1 located in a common area outside of 112.
• This campus has special plotter printers that would remain in the specialized classrooms.

ESEC

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 4 printers located at ESEC.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of all departmental printers to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain the 2 multi-function printers (MFPs) and relocate them to common areas that are easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold back to EO Johnson, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Location Suggestions: 1 located in the commons and/or 1 located outside 121 and/or 1 located in the lab 114.

RFN

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 3 printers located at RFN.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of 1 printer to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain 2 multi-function printers (MFPs) and relocate them to common areas that are easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty. Recommendation is to move the printer from 105 to the commons and the current commons printer move to 123 if there is space. If there is not space in 123 for the bigger printer then they can keep thier current printer. The testing lab should be set to print directly to the secure printer in 123.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold back to EO Johnson, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Location Suggestions: Move the large color printer from 105 to the commons. A MFP will remain in 123 for secure printing (i.e. testing center and Banner) as a back up.

MEN

• Current Printer Inventory: There are currently 3 printers located at MEN.
• Proposed Changes: We propose the removal of 1 printer (in 102) to streamline and enhance our printing services.
• MFP Placement: We will retain 2 multi-function printers (MFPs). We will keep the one in the commons where it is. We will move the printer from 108 to 100C and then remove the printer from 102. The testing lab computers should be set to directly print to the secure printer in 100C.
• Disposition of Old Printers: The old printers will be responsibly disposed of through auction or sold back to EO Johnson, ensuring sustainable and efficient asset management.
• Printer Location Suggestions: Move the large color printer from 108 to 100C. This printer will be a secure printer for direct prints from the testing lab, banner, etc. The MFP will remain in 116.

Phase III: TBD - To be completed April 30th, 2025.

Phase IV: TBD - To be completed by May 31st, 2025