1. Green Procurement USACHPPM - Readiness thru Health Pat Rippey Introduction to Green Procurement and Training for Federal Purchase Card Holders U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

2. What do we mean by “Green Procurement”? Showing preference for purchasing products that are: Made with Recycled Content Made with Biobased Products Energy and Water Efficient Alternative Fuels or Vehicles Renewable Energy Sources Sustainable Building Materials Lacking in Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Priority Chemicals EPEAT-registered Electronic Equipment Environmentally Preferable

3. Green Procurement Training Overview DOD/Army Green Procurement Policies Programs With Designated Products Buy Recycled Program BioPreferred Program Finding Green Products Green Products

4. I work in an office; there are no green products that I can buy The products we’ve always used work just fine! Why change? Our focus is our training mission. Buying green is just not a priority

5. Why Buy Green? Use products that are healthier for the workforce and the environment Save energy and natural resources Promote recycling programs Create jobs Support US agriculture Reduce disposal costs and hazards Save money!

6. DOD Green Procurement Policy and Strategy Formally Establishes DOD Green Procurement Program (GPP) and Metrics Requires that green products and services be considered as first choice for all procurements Assigns responsibility to virtually every DOD employee; notes need for awareness training Requires implementation at organizational level where initial purchasing requirements are defined Requires documentation of objectives, targets, and actions in an installation-level plan Uses the EMS framework for implementationEMS August 27, 2004, Updated 2008

7. DoD Policy – Who’s Responsible? The responsibility for implementing DoD’s GPP lies not within any single organization, but with every person involved in the procurement process. From the requirements planner to the administrative contracting official, as well as government purchase card holders and persons requisitioning products or services through any source of supply or contract, each person has a role to play in ensuring that DoD complies fully with all Federal procurement preference requirements. In other words, virtually every DoD employee has some level of responsibility.

8. The Army GP Policy and Guide Army GP Policy Memorandum, 22 Nov 06, Establishment of the Army Green Procurement Program Sets policy for 100% compliance with GP requirements Establishes an exception for weapons system maintenance and operation Army GP Guide Explains requirements Addresses applicability and implementation Assigns responsibilities Requires training, monitoring, and reporting Provides additional resources

9. Executive Order 13423 – Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management Signed 24 January 2007 Consolidated and strengthened 5 EOs and 2 Memoranda Summary – Federal purchasers must show preference for environmentally preferable products and take actions to conserve resources (fossil fuels, water, and energy)

10. EO 13423 Green Procurement Energy & water efficiency in facility design, construction, & operation Reduction of toxic chemical use Maintenance of waste reduction & recycling programs (DOD goal of 35%) Design and construction of sustainable buildings Increase in alternative fuel use by 10% per year & reduction of petroleum use by 2% per year Procurement of EPEAT-registered electronics & management through end of life Enabling of Energy Star features on computers & monitors Key Requirements:

11. Executive Order 13514 – Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Requires federal agencies to “advance sustainable acquisition to ensure that 95 percent of new contract actions including task and delivery orders, for products and services with the exception of acquisition of weapon systems, are energy efficient, water efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable, non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content, or are non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, where such products and services meet agency performance requirements”

12. A Second Life! Match the product on the left with the recycled/biobased product on the right Coffee beans, banana peels, tobacco leaves Old blue jeans U.S. currency Potato starch and limestone Automobile tires Plastic drink bottles Soybean oil Wheat straw or jute Cotton seed lint or crushed walnut shells Paper Park benches and clothing Playground material Ink Particleboard Spill Absorbent Coffee cups and tableware Food service packaging Pencils

13. Designated Products – Mandatory Preference Programs EPA’s “Buy Recycled” Program Products designated since 1995 Currently 62 designated products USDA’s “BioPreferred” Program 33 designated items 9 more items proposed

14. Why Buy Recycled and Biobased? The Federal government spends about $300 Billion every year – and has put this buying power behind the country’s recycling and agricultural programs

15. Benefits of Buying Recycled Products purchasing collection manufacturing Creates recycling markets Saves energy Conserves resources Saves money Saves landfill space Reduces pollution Provides incentive for development of new technologies Promotes environmental stewardship Purchasing recycled products is the key to completing the recycling loop!

16. Typical Post-consumer materials Post-Consumer Materials are recovered materials specifically generated in the consumer sector (homes, businesses, etc). These make up the largest portion of the overall waste stream – so it is important to look for post- consumer material content in the products we purchase

17. Test your knowledge of Recyclable Materials Plastic used to make soft drink bottles, food containers, and fabric (#1) Type of plastic commonly used in milk and water jugs (#2) A hard, brittle, generally transparent or translucent material formed from the rapid cooling of liquefied minerals A lightweight, silver-white, metallic element that makes up approximately 7 percent of the Earth's crust A strong, durable material made of iron and carbon, often used as a component in cans and as a structural material in construction Steel PET Glass HDPE Aluminum PS

19. Key Points What would you look for on a label to ensure the greatest benefit for recycling programs? a. Contains no additives b. High post-consumer content c. Safe for septic systems d. Government-approved

20. Why Buy Green? Resource Conservation And Recovery Act of 1976 Federal Acquisition Regulations Executive Orders 13423 and 13514 2002 Farm Bill Energy Policy Act 2005

21. WHO HAS TO COMPLY? Section 6002 of RCRA required procuring agencies to have procurement preference programs for recycled-content products “Procuring Agencies” include: Any Federal Agency (e.g., DOD) Any state or local agency using appropriated Federal funds for a procurement Persons contracting with such agenciescontracting RCRA

22. Contractor Applicability 40 CFR 247.2 The guideline applies to Federal Agencies, to State and local agencies...and to persons contracting with any such agencies with respect to work performed under such contracts Procurement Actions include purchases made…directly by any person (e.g., a contractor) in support of work being performed for a procuring agency

23. EPA’s Buy Recycled Program: Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPGs) and Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs) CPGs designate the products that must contain recovered material RMANs provide recommended recycled- content percentages and guidance on buying recycled-content products CPG: What Products To Buy RMAN: Recycled Content Levels Example: Recycled paper Example: 30% post consumer

24. Exceptions According to RCRA, procuring agencies must show procurement preferences for designated products unless the product: Is available only at an unreasonable price Will not meet reasonable performance standards Is unavailable within a reasonable timeframe or at a sufficient level of competition Price Performance Availability

25. How Do I Use An Exception? If you purchase a noncompliant product for reasons of price, performance, or availability, AND the purchase was above the micropurchase threshold, you must document the reasons for not purchasing the compliant (e.g. recycled or biobased) product Called a written determination or justification

26. Key Points Which of the following is NOT an acceptable justification for purchasing a designated product without recycled or biobased content? a. The price is unreasonable b. The product will not meet performance standards c. The product will be shipped overseas d. The product is not available within a reasonable time frame

27. EPA-Designated Products under the Buy Recycled Program Construction Landscaping Non-paper Office Products Paper and Paper Products Parks and Recreation Transportation Vehicular Miscellaneous Product Categories:

28. CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Building insulation Carpet Cement and concrete Consolidated and reprocessed latex paint Floor tiles Laminated paperboard Patio blocks Shower and restroom dividers Structural fiberboard Carpet cushion Flowable fill Railroad grade crossings/surfaces Modular Threshold Ramps Nonpressure Pipe Roofing Materials

29. LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Garden and soaker hoses Hydraulic mulch Lawn and garden edging Compost Fertilizer Landscaping timbers and posts (plastic lumber)

30. NON-PAPER OFFICE PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Binders (paper, plastic covered) Office recycling containers Office waste receptacles Plastic desktop accessories Plastic envelopes Plastic trash bags Printer ribbons Toner cartridges Office furniture Solid plastic binders Plastic clipboards Plastic clip portfolios Plastic file folders Plastic presentation folders

31. PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Commercial/industrial sanitary tissue products Miscellaneous papers Newsprint Paperboard and packaging products Printing and writing papers

32. PARK AND RECREATION PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Plastic fencing Playground surfaces Running tracks Park and recreational furniture Playground equipment

33. TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Channelizers Delineators Flexible delineators Parking stops Traffic barricades Traffic cones

34. VEHICULAR PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Engine coolants Re-refined lubricating oils Retread tires Rebuilt vehicle parts

35. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS: Pallets Sorbents Awards and plaques Industrial drums Mats Signage, including supports Strapping and stretch wrap Bike racks Blasting grit

36. Provide content recommendations and guidance on buying recycled-content products Developed by EPA using industry standards and current technology Represent products that: Are commercially available Are cost competitive Adhere to quality standards RMANs Recommended Material Advisory Notices Buy all your HDPE plastic binders with 90% recovered content! RMAN

37. Example of RMAN Expressed as Minimum Content Level Product% Postconsumer content Index Cards20% minimum This card was Recycled

38. PRODUCT CATEGORY % POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT % RECOVERED FIBER Plastic Trash Bags 10-100% Plastic covered binders 25-50% Paper covered binders 75-100%90-100% Non-Paper Office Products Example of RMANs Expressed as Ranges RMAN

39. Toner Cartridges: Obtain remanufacturing services for used cartridges Procure remanufactured toner cartridges Procure new toner cartridges made with recovered materials Printer Ribbon: Procure ribbon reinking or reloading services in conjunction with printer service contracts, or Purchase reinked or reloaded printer ribbons Engine Coolant: Reclaim spent engine coolants onsite for use in vehicles, or Establish service contract for reclamation of spent coolant If coolant is purchased directly, reclaimed coolant should be specified. Examples of RMANs Expressed as Management Practices

40. What are some recycled-content products available to me?

41. USDA’s BioPreferred Program Biobased products are commercial or industrial products (other than food or feed) that utilize biological products or renewable domestic agricultural (plant, animal, and marine) or forestry materials The Farm Bill (May 2002) made Federal agency purchase of biobased products mandatory One year from item designation, Federal agencies must incorporate preference for the biobased item into their purchasing programs

42. Benefits of Biobased Products Provide renewable raw materials for a broad range of nonfood and nonfeed products Provide new and expanded markets for agricultural feedstocks Reduce U.S. dependence on petroleum and other imports Introduce products that are friendlier to the environment than their petroleum-based counterparts Foster rural and sustainable development Soybean powered Agricultural Research Service tour bus

43. , On 16 March 06, the first Biobased Items were designated mobile equipment hydraulic fluids urethane roof coatings water tank coatings diesel fuel additives penetrating lubricants bedding, linens, and towels There are now 42 designated items! Designated Biobased Items

44. Examples of Designated Items under the BioPreferred Program  Lip care products  Biodegradable films  Hydraulic fluids  Biodegradable cutlery  Glass cleaners  Greases  Dust suppressants  Carpets  Carpet and upholstery cleaners  Parts wash solutions  Adhesive and mastic removers  Hand cleaners/sanitizers  Biodegradable containers  Fertilizers  Sorbents  Graffiti and grease removers  Laundry products  Bathroom and spa cleaners  De-icers  Films

45. What About the Mandated Sources of Supply? Small Businesses First define your product needs; for example, folders made with recycled content paper Second, go to your mandatory sources of supply If they don’t supply the item, let them know you require recycled/biobased content! Check with them often to see if they supply the item

46. Do you know? Which of these is an example of a biobased product? a. Soy-based roof coating b. Non-ozone-depleting aerosol c. 35% post-consumer recycled paper d. Chlorine-free industrial wipes

47. Other Aspects of Green Procurement Environmentally Preferable Energy and Water Efficient Lacking in Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Priority Chemicals EPEAT-registered Electronic Equipment

48. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing EPP is the procurement of products or services having a lesser effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services Examples: products that are less toxic, contain reduced VOCs, are durable or repairable, contain less packaging

49. Are environmentally preferable products available in the supply system?

50. Energy Efficient Products Purchase devices with minimal standby power – at or below one watt where available Consider ENERGY STAR ® and other energy efficient products when purchasing or contracting for energy-using products

51. Energy Efficient Products Many products are available with Energy Star labels or designated by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP): Lighting, copiers, faxes, printers, scanners, computers, cell phones, blackberries, PDAs

52. Energy Tips These are common energy wasters: Have 2 monitors at your workstation Disable your computer sleep mode setting Have an elaborate screen saver (graphics, sound) Leave battery chargers plugged in when not charging

53. Water Efficiency EO 13423 requires a reduction in water consumption by 2% annually through 2015 The EO’s Implementation Instructions require the purchase of WaterSense labeled products and the use of contractors certified through the WaterSense program Examples: faucets, toilets, irrigation systems

54. Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs) Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires 75% of light duty vehicles acquired each year in a Federal fleet to be AFVs Alt fuels include biodiesel, natural gas, propane, electricity, ethanol, and hydrogen fuel cell EO 13423 requires federal facilities to: Increase alternative fuel consumption at least 10% annually Reduce petroleum consumption in fleet vehicles by 2% annually through 2015

55. Alternative Fuel Vehicles Electric Flex-Fuel (E-85 = Ethanol and Gasoline mixture) Bi-Fuel (Natural Gas and Gasoline) Dedicated (Natural Gas only) Hybrid (Electric and Other Fuel Such as Gasoline)

56. Ozone-Depleting Substances EO 13148 requires agencies to phase out the procurement of Class I ODSs by 31 Dec 2010. Facilities must: Switch to safe, approved alternatives Evaluate present and future uses of ODSs in equipment and systems Turn in all excess ODSs from out-of- service equipment to DoD Class I ODSs CFCs Halons Carbon tetrachloride Methyl chloroform

57. Priority Chemicals Federal agencies were required to reduce the use of EPA listed priority chemicals by 50% by Dec 31, 2006 Priority chemicals are those used by the Federal Government that may result in significant harm to human health or the environment and that have known, readily available, less harmful substitutes The five chemicals targeted for immediate reduction are: CadmiumLead MercuryNaphthalene Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

58. Electronics EO 13423 requires that: 95% of electronic equipment purchased be registered using the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Computers and monitors have energy- saving features enabled Electronics be managed over the life cycle

59. Greening Your Purchases

60. Review Which of the following is NOT an element of Green Procurement? Environmentally Preferable Biobased Recovered Materials Sustainable Work Practices Energy Efficient

61. Where Can Green Products Be Found? Government Supply Sources General Services Administration (GSA) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Government Printing Office (GPO) Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Your Onpost Supply Store JWOD (Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act)/AbilityOne UNICOR (Prison Industries) Off-Post Commercial Vendors Home Depot, Office Depot, Staples

62. How do I know a product is Green? Icons/Symbols Environment Attribute Codes (DLA) Product Labels and Certifications Search Features Green

63. DoD Emall Under ‘Refine Your Search’ you can search for products with green attributes

64. Recycled Content

65. This takes you to the GSA environmental shopping page “Environmental” is a search category in the GSA Advantage online store

66. You can refine your search using many different environmental criteria

67. EPACT-#: This item has not been designated as EPACT compliant. Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005 requires agencies to purchase only Energy Star qualified or FEMP-designated products within specific product categories. You may continue shopping. Click here for more information. NEW! Alerts will come up if compliant electronic products are not selected

68. Look For Specifics “Contains 50% Post-Consumer fiber” says more than “made with recycled products” Trust Certifications that are Reputable EcoLogo, Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Green Guard, Green Seal, Design for the Environment Beware of Advertising Ploys – they might say “Green” but read the label “Environmentally friendly” “Green” Symbols depicting the earth or trees Unexplained recycling logos What’s On The Label?

69. How Well Do You Know Your Labels? Does not contain substances potentially harmful to the ozone layer Certified by EPA to possess energy efficient attributes such as low standby power, auto shut-off, less energy usage, or use of rechargeable power source Not processed or manufactured with synthetic (and petroleum derived) pesticides and fertilizers, antibiotics, genetic engineering, irradiation or sewage sludge Meets strict environmental performance criteria for desktops, laptops, and monitors Will disintegrate in the disposal environment in a reasonable amount of time No CFCs Energy Star Organic EPEAT Biodegradable

70. The Lighter Side of Labels Sears hairdryer: “Don’t use while sleeping” Rowenta iron: “Do not iron clothes on body” Dial soap: “Use like regular soap” Nytol sleep aid: “Warning. May cause drowsiness” Sainsbury’s peanuts: “Warning. Contains peanuts” Bag of Frito’s: “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside” Christmas lights: “for indoor or outdoor use only” Child’s superman costume: “Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly”

71. How Are Purchases of Green Products Tracked and Monitored? Agency Reporting DOD purchases from federal supply sources Contract Action Report (CAR) Compliance Inspections EMS Objectives and Targets Your installation’s tracking systems or internal inspections

72. Environmental Reporting Logistics System (ERLS) DLA’s Green Procurement Report Provides web-based tracking and reporting for recycled, biobased, and other green products purchased by Federal agencies Tracks green and non-green products purchased from DLA and GSA – using environmental attribute codes (CPG, energy efficient, low VOC, low standby power, water conserving, asbestos alternatives, mercury alternatives) Provides data at DOD Acquisition Activity Code (DODAAC) and installation level Data source for DOD Green Procurement Program metrics

73. Our supply sergeant is buying some biobased lubricants and cleaners for the shop. They work just as well as the old stuff. We now use 30% recycled content paper and it works great! We found lots of other recycled items in the catalog We’ve switched to a water-based parts cleaner. Now I don’t worry as much about health effects.

74. Final Review Which of the following elements of Green Procurement have designated products? a. Priority Chemicals b. Recycled Content c. Biobased d. Ozone-Depleting

75. What Should You Do? Keep the lists of CPG and biobased items handy – refer to them when you buy or specify! Maximize your purchases of green products by Searching for them in catalogs and online sources Requesting them from your vendors and supply sources Document when you can’t buy recycled or biobased products -- for reasons of price, performance, or availability, whenever the purchase is above the micropurchase amount

76. For More Information... Contact: Pat Rippey US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) Ground Water and Solid Waste Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD DSN 584-5201 Comm (410) 436-5201 Pat.Rippey@us.army.mil