Computers & Imaging Equipment

Computers and imaging equipment—including multifunction copiers such as printers and copiers—often contain toxic materials and are energy intensive to manufacture and operate. It’s important to evaluate the full product lifecycle of the product from design and production to energy use and recycling. This is also a product category to consider leasing instead of owning the product, and it’s the producer’s responsibility to offer proper end-of-life disposition. ENERGY STAR certified office equipment saves energy through efficient design and power management options.

Policy and Goals:

As stated in King County's Sustainable Purchasing Executive Policy (CON 7-22-EP),

• Purchase EPEAT-certified computers and electronics
• Recycle all electronics per e-stewards standard or equivalent

As outlined in King County’s 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan,

• King County shall optimize print management efficiencies countywide, through new procurement practices and the use of Managed Print Services