Sustainable Operations & BioPreferred SM Making a Difference with Biobased Products Presented by: Boyd K. Rutherford USDA, Asst. Sec. for Administration.

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Sustainable Operations & BioPreferred SM Making a Difference with Biobased Products Presented by: Boyd K. Rutherford USDA, Asst. Sec. for Administration

Overview of USDA Sustainable Operations Council & BioPreferred USDA’s Role and Strategy What you can do now? Topics for Discussion

Federal “Green” Procurement E.O , “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation” USDA’s Sustainable Operations Council USDA’s Green Purchasing Affirmative Procurement Plan (GPAPP)

USDA’s Sustainable Operations Council

…commercial or industrial products composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable materials, forestry or agricultural (including plant, animal, and marine materials). What are biobased products?

Increase our energy security and independence Improve our environment, inside and out Improve our economy Why choose biobased products?

BioPreferred makes it easy for you to make a difference by identifying and establishing new markets for biobased products. What is BioPreferred?

1.Federal Procurement Preference Program Federal agencies and contractors are required to purchase qualifying products 2.Voluntary Labeling Program Will allow manufactures and vendors to use a USDA logo to identify qualifying products What is BioPreferred cont.?

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) (2002 Farm Bill) Energy Policy Act of 2005, sections 205 and 943 Executive Order FAR Updated - Nov. 7, 2007 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) Program Requirements

1. Establish Program Guidelines 2. Designate BioPreferred Items - or generic groupings of biobased products that receive Federal procurement preference 3. Lead by example USDA’s Role

Variety of Biobased Products Over 14,000 commercially available biobased products Many products that can be used in: –Construction and Grounds Maintenance –Cafeteria/Food Service –Custodial Services –Vehicle Maintenance –Operations and Maintenance

Status of Item Designation To date, 33 items designated (not including several subcategories) Designated items to date represent: –2541 products –649 manufacturers/vendors –1/5 of known market

Sample Contract Language Training Materials Technical Fact Sheets Life Cycle Assessment Overview Designation Process How to Do BioPreferred Business BioPreferred Tools Designated Items ConstructionOperations/Maintenance Water Tank CoatingsPenetrating Lubricants Diesel Fuel AdditivesGeneral Purpose De-icers Hydraulic FluidsHand Cleaners & Sanitizers Roof CoatingsAdhesive & Mastic Removers CarpetsFluid Filled Transformers Plastic Insulating Foam Construction2-Cycle Engine Oils Composite PanelsFertilizers Wood and Concrete SealersSorbents Greases Metalworking Fluids

Sample Contract Language Training Materials Technical Fact Sheets Life Cycle Assessment Overview Designation Process How to Do BioPreferred Business BioPreferred Tools Designated Items Cont. JanitorialMiscellaneous Concrete and Asphalt Release FluidsBedding, Bed Linens, and Towels Floor StrippersDisposable Cutlery FilmsDisposable Containers Stationary Equip. Hydraulic FluidFirearm Lubricants Carpet and Upholstery CleanersBathroom and Spa Cleaners Glass CleanersLaundry Products Graffiti & Grease RemoversLip Care Products Dust Suppressants

Sample Contract Language Training Materials Technical Fact Sheets Life Cycle Assessments Overview Designation Process How to Do BioPreferred Business BioPreferred Tools

Sample Contract Language BioPreferred Product Catalog Partnerships (e.g., GSA, DLA, Ability 1) BioPreferred Showcase and Training, June 8-11, 2008 BioPreferred Purchasing Tools

1.Establishing the Department as a leader in biobased purchases 2.Providing support and guidance to other Federal agencies and to biobased manufacturers. USDA’s Implementation Strategy

Encouraging the use of all biobased products Internal Goal: –Increase the number of USDA contracts containing biobased products by at least 50 percent by FY 2012

USDA’s Implementation Strategy cont. Biobased product use in Headquarters Identifying USDA field agencies for potential biobased product use Reporting and Tracking Procurement Forecast Update IAS Update

Learn more about USDA’s Sustainable Operations Council and BioPreferred by visiting our websites Encourage the use of biobased products in your offices Establish your own “green” policies within your offices. What can you do now?

Shana Love Federal Green Purchasing USDA Sustainable Operations BioPreferred