Go Green, Get Healthy Liz York, A.I.A., LEED A.P. Chief Sustainability Officer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sustainability Partners Links created by community resources in environmental health are instrumental toward public improvement. - Higman, et.al. Journal of Environmental Health -

Recycling Progress Pounds of waste generated per day per person: United States vs. Other Industrialize d Countries 4.33 lbs to 2.96 lbs

LEED Buildings

Electronics Management Computers built in the last five years use very little electricity while turned off. A single computer that’s turned off for 16 hours per day (based on 8 hour workday), can save $25 a year in electricity. For the roughly 14,000 PCs owned by the CDC, turning computers off can save more than $300,000 a year!

Green Purchasing The federal government spends over $200 billion annually on products and services. Through its purchasing decisions, it can minimize its environmental impact while supporting manufacturers that produce environmentally preferable products and services. -Los Alamos National Laboratory

Develop a Sustainability Philosophy at all levels of CDC.  Collecting data on Worksite Sustainability Practices in ten sectors of activity  Pilot Phase November 2009  Full Scale  Roll-out Second Quarter FY2010 Green and Healthy Assessment Take the Green and Healthy Challenge 10 principles of sustainability

Promote Healthy & Active Transportation

“Take a Walk” “Take a Walk” Maps and Guides

Stair Interventions Before After

Promote Family Support

Gardens, Fountains, and Markets

Healthy Food Options

Go Green, Get Healthy Initiative Liz York, A.I.A., LEED A.P. Chief Sustainability Officer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention