Electronics Stewardship One Bite @ A Time

Agenda What is an Electroninc Product Goals of the FEC Award Levels and Criteria Timeline Recognition Expectations of Agency Partners Agency vs Facility Partners

What is an electronic product? A product containing an integrated circuit or IC -- a small electronic device made out of a semiconductor material

What is an electronic product? “Brown goods” are appliances that are intensively electronic in composition “White goods” are not considered an electronic product

What is an electronic product? All parts and components that form part of the consumer electronics are also considered as electronic products

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Classification of Electronic Products 1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

Why are we focusing on electronics? There is no cohesive management system in place in the Federal government to improve the life cycle management practices of electronic equipment and enhance the growth of the infrastructure for the reuse and recycling of obsolete electronics

Four key facts about Federal Government and Electronics

Fact #1 From This Approximately 10,000 federally owned computers could be deemed excess or surplus each week The Federal Government is setting Environmentally Sound Management guidelines for itself to ensure it is responsibly managing its electronic assets! To This

Fact #2 - The Federal government is a huge consumer electronics With 1.8 million employees, the U.S. Federal sector represents a significant market share for electronics – About 7% of the total market FY 2004 IT budget – $155 Billion (Hardware & Services) FY 2005 IT budget - $60.8 Billion Projected FY 2006 IT budget – approx. $65.1 Billion

This is important to the Federal Government! Fact #3 – Electronics represent serious environmental costs and opportunities Electronic equipment contains hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and beryllium. And valuable metals such as aluminum and copper and precious metals - gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Components can be reused, recycled, or reclaimed in the current marketplace. This is important to the Federal Government!

Fact #4 - The Federal government’s purchase and use of electronics are not sustainable Average life cycle of Federally owned computers is 3 years Significant quantities are ending up in storage closets, warehouses, or landfills Liability Avoidance and Environmental Stewardship are important to the Federal Community

All about the Federal Electronics Challenge

What is the Federal Electronics Challenge? The FEC is a purchasing, use, and end-of life management challenge issued for Federal facilities or agencies to: 1. Purchase greener electronic products 2. Manage electronic assets in an environmentally sound manner 3. Receive assistance and network with other agencies to improve current practices

What electronics does the FEC address? Monitors (computers and TV) CPUs Copiers Laptops Keyboards Equipment with LCD screens Printers Cell phones Other as determined by the facility Medical and other technical equipment

A bit of History… MOU Signed on Nov 15, 2004 Eleven Federal Agencies and EOP -- all FEC partners Approx. 80% of the annual IT Federal budget Potential to influence marketplace towards more environmentally-sound electronic products & services Foundation to improve quality, performance, and environmental management of Federal electronic assets throughout their life cycle

Current Agency Partners Executive Office of the President Departments of Agriculture Departments of Defense Departments of Energy Departments of Health and Human Services Departments of Homeland Security Departments of Interior, Justice Departments of Transportation Departments of Veterans Affairs Environmental Protection Agency General Services Administration + 26 facilities from across the country

Specifics on the Challenge Flexible (lots of choices within parameters) Individual facility determines its: Level of commitment Goal(s) Life cycle phase(s) on which to focus Recognition for all participating facilities Partner Bronze Silver Gold Integration of life cycle phases with higher partnership levels Acquisition & Procurement, Operations & Maintenance, End-of-Life Voluntary program focused on education and recognition

FEC Partners Get…. Educational Training and Feedback Networking Cost Effective Tools Money Saving Strategies Resource efficiency Energy Savings Equipment Maintenance Strategies to ensure data security National Recognition from the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive

The Criteria Divided into to three lifecycle phases Acquisition and Procurement Operations and Maintenance End-of-life Management Progressively harder at higher levels Integration of electronic assets management program goes up with higher levels

At a glance: FEC Requirements BRONZE SILVER GOLD Complete Survey Set Goals Select 1 of 3 LC Phases: Procurement Use End-of-life Complete mandatory items in chosen LC phase Choose and implement 2 optional items Report progress Complete Survey Set Goals Select 2 of 3 LC Phases: Procurement Use End-of-life Complete mandatory items in 2 chosen LC phases Choose and implement 3 optional items Report progress Complete Survey Set Goals Integrate 3 LC Phases: Procurement Use End-of-life Complete mandatory items in all 3 LC phases Choose and implement 4 optional items Report progress Mentor 2 others

End-of-Life Management Examples of Requirements – Silver Level Life Cycle Phase: Procurement *Include EOLM or O&M provisions in solicitations. *Include at least three environmental attributes in purchase. Life Cycle Phase: End-of-Life Management * Establish and maintain a system for property accountability of electronic equipment from desktop to disposition. * Provide recipients of any donated equipment proper instructions on how to recycle and dispose of equipment in an environmentally sound manner.

FEC GOALS Achieve cost-effective, environmentally responsible electronics management by: 100% of units purchased by eligible* FEC partners include multiple environmental attributes. (A & P) 100% of eligible FEC Partners have energy star features enabled on 95% of units. (O & M) 100% of units excessed by eligible FEC partners' have average life span of 4 years or greater. (O & M) 100% of non-reusable units are recycled by eligible FEC Partners using environmentally sound recycling. (EOL) *Eligible means the federal facility is participating in the acquisition and procurement phase of the FEC

Resources for Partners FEC Partner Listserve Communicate with other Federal Agencies, Department and Facilities across the country on e-waste topics Notice of upcoming events and changes FEC Partner Conference Calls 1st Thursday, 1pm ET (See handout) Variety of topics including Purchasing, End-of-life management, Liability, Choosing your recycler and more

Tools: Sample of tools for Acquisition and Procurement Guidance documents on “How to Buy ‘Greener’ Electronics” Contract language that can be used to ensure electronic equipment is “green” Case Studies on current practices of the federal government Bibliography of relevant FAR clauses, Executive Orders, regulations, and acts Staff training materials …other tools are also available at: http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/acquisit.htm

Tools: Sample of tools for Operations and Maintenance Instructions on how to track energy use Instructions on how to donate equipment Information on Federal Property Reuse Program Information you can provide to recipients about recycling Case studies on agencies extending the life of their equipment … other tools are also available at: http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/opmain.htm

Tools: Sample of tools for end-of-life Packaging and storage instructions - Guidance on “How to Select a Recycler” Sample contract language for environmentally sound recycling Examples of desktop-to-disposition tracking mechanisms Case studies on property accountability Instructions on how to conduct an on-site audit of recyclers … other tools are also available at : http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/eolmngt.htm

Who can be a Partner Agencies and Departments (e.g., the VA) AND Set the leadership example Set national direction AND Individual Facilities and Offices (e.g. one VA Hospital) Implement programs and policies Often make the direct buying and management decisions.

What do you need to do to become a Partner? Sign-up www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/pledge.htm Baseline Survey and Goals 6 weeks after signing up Prepare an Annual Programmatic Report July – reports on accomplishments of the program

As a Partner a Federal Agency or Facility Can… Show leadership Reduce liability Save money Protect the environment!

Questions?

Contact Us www.federalelectronicschallenge.net Juan Lopez (Office of Federal Environmental Executive) 202-564-5214 lopez.juan@ofee.gov Holly Elwood, (US EPA) 202-564-8854 elwood.holly@epa.gov Laura Nazef (US EPA) 202-564-7523 nazef.laura@epa.gov Adrienne Priselac (US EPA) 415-972-3285 priselac.adrienne@epa.gov Christopher Newman (US EPA) 312-353-8402 newman.christopherm@epa.gov