1. Electronics Stewardship One Bite @ A Time

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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Four key facts about Federal Government and Electronics

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. 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

21. All about the Federal Electronics Challenge

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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.

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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:

34. 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:

35. 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 :

36. 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.

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

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

39. Questions?

40. Contact Us www.federalelectronicschallenge.net
Juan Lopez (Office of Federal Environmental Executive)
Holly Elwood, (US EPA)
Laura Nazef (US EPA)
Adrienne Priselac (US EPA)
Christopher Newman (US EPA)