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Policies and Directives
E-Waste Directive
The purpose of this directive it to minimize the effects of the University of Florida's electronic waste on the environment by reducing, re-using and/or recycling electronic equipment and materials while meeting all local, state and federal regulations.
Purchasing Directive for Departmental Vehicles
This policy ensures UF purchases vehicles with the highest fuel efficiency and lowest greenhouse gas emissions.
Recycling Directive
The purpose of this directive it to minimize the effects of the University of Florida's waste on the environment by reducing, re-using and/or recycling materials while meeting all local, state and federal regulations.
Sustainable Purchasing Directive
The purpose of this policy is to support campus sustainability at the University of Florida and to provide guidelines, information, and resources in procuring products that will minimize negative impacts on society and the environment to the greatest extent practicable.
Initiatives
- Require all academic and administrative units to develop student recruitment, and faculty and staff hiring and retention policies that will bring the University of Florida to a position where its students, faculty and staff reflect the State of Florida’s racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
- Increase the levels of gender and equity training of all personnel working at or hired by the University of Florida.
- Ensure that a minimum of a living wage with good benefits is paid to all university employees.
- Engage university faculty and staff in decision-making and formalize this process.
- Increase the level of investment in the training of university employees.
- Take steps to improve campus climate by increasing the campus’ exposure to diverse groups.