1. UNICOR. recycle, reuse, re-purpose
Jan Hynson
Chief, UNICOR/FPI Corporate Marketing
INTRODUCTION:
I LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH YOU TODAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH GSA SMARTPAY , AND
THANK YOU FOR JOINING ME.

2. DURING OUR TIME, I’LL SHARE SOME MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS YOU MAY NEVER HAVE KNOWN
I’LL ALSO PROVIDE SOME WORK TOOLS AND PERSPECTIVES TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPLY GREEN PROCUREMENT MANDATES
LIKE GSA, UNICOR PROVIDES PRODUCTS/SERVICES THAT BEST MEET GOV. NEEDS
THE ADDED DIFFERENCE IS THAT WITH UNICOR, YOUR SALES DOLLARS CONTINUE TO WORK LONG AFTER YOUR ORDERS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED.
FOR THE LAST 80 YEARS, UNICOR HAS HELPED MEN & WOMEN WHO HAVE TAKEN THE WRONG BEND IN THE ROAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD --- OR REPURPOSE --- THEIR LIVES…..
I’LL TALK MORE ABOUT THE ASPECT OF “RE-PURPOSING LIVES” A LITTLE LATER ON.

3. Let’s start the conversation…
Let’s talk about:
Your roles in GREEN procurement
The challenges in purchasing GREEN
Separating GREEN from GREENWASHING
UNICOR’s GREEN added value
The ultimate REPURPOSING (people’s lives)
SO… HERE’S WHAT WE’LL COVER DURING OUR TIME TOGETHER, TODAY.
` YOUR ROLES IN PROCURING GREEN
` SOME CHALLENGES WE ALL FACE
` SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION….OVERCOMING THIS THING KNOWN AS “GREENWASHING”
` AND THE ADDED VALUE UNICOR BRINGS TO THE EQUATION
I’LL ALSO SHARE HOW WE MAY MUTUALLY BENEFIT FROM EACH OTHER, WHILE MEEETING YOUR GREEN OVERSIGHT AND PROCUREMENT RESPONSIBILITIES,
AND HOW MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE UNICOR PROGRAM, HAS AN EVEN MORE PROFOUND IMPACT ON
RE-PURPOSING LIVES AND RESTORING BALANCE… PARTICULARLY IN OUR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

4. You’re Responsible! As Program Coordinators…
As Purchase Card Managers…
Reduce the risk of fraud, waste, error
Purchase in accord with laws/mandates
LET’s FACE IT…
YOU HAVE SOME HEAVY RESPONSIBILITIES TO BEAR WITHOUT THE ADDED BURDEN OF OVERSEEING GREEN PURCHASING INITIATIVES, RIGHT?
AS PURCHASE CARD MANAGERS and OFFICIALS, PROCUREMENT UNDER YOUR WATCH MUST ABSOLUTELY BE ACCOMPLISHED ETHICALLY/RESPONSIBLY

5. “Green Government” Expectations
EO (January, 2007)
EO (October, 2009)
FAR
Sustainability goals/directives to achieve environmental, energy and economic performance
Agencies must purchase responsibly
REGARDLESS OF YOUR WORKLOADS, YOU MUST KEEP ON TOP OF THE GOVERNMENT’s GREEN PROCUREMENT EXPECTATIONS, BECAUSE ITS PART OF YOUR JOB
THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO THE GOVERNMENT’s GREEN PURCHASING LAWS, DIRECTIVES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND SO ON…SOME OF WHICH ARE NOTED ON THIS SLIDE.

6. The Federal Government’s 3 GREEN Priorities
1. Green Buildings
“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED – 3rd party rating system
2. Green Transportation
Decrease energy consumption; increase use of clean energy; save $
3. Green Procurement
GREEN BUILDINGS…GREEN TRANSPORTATION…GREEN PROCUREMENT.
THESE ARE THE 3 PRIMARY AREAS IN WHICH YOU ARE EXPECTED TO OVERSEE GREEN PROCUREMENT.
TODAY, WE’LL CONCENTRATE ON THE THIRD IN TERMS OF IDENTIFYING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE GREEN
BRIEFLY…IN TERMS OF GREEN BUILDINGS…
LEED IS A KEY WORD TO UNDERSTAND.
IT IS A THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND THE NATIONALLY ACCEPTED BENCHMARK FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS.
~ NEW CONSTRUCTION MUST BE 30% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT, AND…
~ IN THE CASE OF EXISTING BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, 20% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN COMPARABLE ONES.
IN THE AREA OF GREEN TRANSPORTATION…
~ FEDERAL AGENCIES WITH 20 OR MORE VEHICLES MUST REDUCE PETROLEUM USAGE BY 2% EACH YEAR THROUGH 2015…
~ WHILE CONCURRENTLY INCREASING NON-PETROLEUM-BASED FUEL BY 10% OVER THE SAME PERIOD.
~ PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES MUST ALSO BE PURCHASED WHEN DEEMED COST-EFFECTIVE, MANY OF WHICH CAN BE SEEN AROUND OUR CITY LANDSCAPES, TODAY.
AND FINALLY, GREEN PROCUREMENT.
~ THIS IS WHERE WE’LL CONCENTRATE OUR TIME TOGETHER, TODAY.

7. Green Government Procurement
Products and services currently required to be purchased GREEN by the Federal Government;
Office Furniture
Awards, Plaques, Signage
Rebuilt Vehicle Parts
Paper and Paper Products
Park Benches and Recreation Tables
Bedding, Bed Linens, Towels
WITHIN THE BROAD SCOPE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE SIX PRIMARY CATEGORIES IDENTIFIED FOR GREEN PROCUREMENT .
~ OFFICE FURNITURE
~ AWARDS/PLAQUES/ALL MANNER OF INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIGNS
~ REBUILT VEHICLE PARTS
~ PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
~ PARK BENCHES & RECREATION TABLES
~ BEDDING/BED LINENS/TOWELS
SO…IS THAT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MEET YOUR GREEN PURCHASING DIRECTIVES?…..HARDLY!!!!!

8. But…How GREEN is it, really ?
Greenwashing - verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.”
Significant increase in greenwashing over last decade.
79% increase since 2007!
(TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Advertising Consultancy Co. Report)
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GREENWASHED?
ONE OF THE TRICKY PARTS ABOUT PROCURING GREEN ITEMS IS BEING ABLE TO SEPARATE THOSE THAT CLAIM TO BE GREEN …
VERSUS THOSE THAT ARE TRULY CERTIFIED AS GREEN OFFERINGS.
SINCE 2007 THERE HAS BEEN A 79% INCREASE IN GREENWASHING, SO CAUTION IS CRITICAL

9. Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
SO…WHAT DO I MEAN BY THIS?
HERE’s AN EXAMPLE OF TWO “GREEN” LABELS.
WHICH ONE WOULD YOU RELY ON IF YOU PLANNED TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS GROWN ORGANICALLY?
BOTH USE THE WORD “ORGANIC”
Which of these labels identifies products that contain certified organic ingredients ?

10. Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
HOWEVER, THE LOGO ON THE LEFT IS WHAT’s KNOWN AS…
A SINGLE ATTRIBUTE, 3rd PARTY LABELING STANDARD FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
AND IT’s PART OF THE USDA’s NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM.
BEAR IN MIND, TOO, THAT ORGANIC PRODUCTION IS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES.
SO, WHEN AVAILABLE, LOOK FOR MULTI-ATTRIBUTE LABELS THAT ADDRESS MORE THAN ONE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,
SUCH AS “GREEN SEAL” and “ECO LOGO.”
SPEAKING OF ECO LOGO…
The USDA’s National Organic Program is a 3rd Party certification for agricultural products.

11. Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
WHICH OF THESE SEALS REPRESENTS PRODUCTS THAT ARE PREFERRED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT and HUMAN HEALTH?
HMM…THE ONE ON THE LEFT INCLUDES A GLOBE of the WORLD…COULD THAT BE IT?
Which of these labels identifies products that are preferred for the environment and human health ?

12. Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
THE OTHER LOGO MAY HAVE BEEN PRETTIER, BUT THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ECO LOGO:
A THIRD PARTY, VERIFIED, LIFE-CYCLE-BASED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH DOZENS of CATEGORIES COVERING THOUSANDS of CERTIFIED PRODUCTS.
TO EARN THIS SEAL, PRODUCTS MUST MEET STRINGENT CRITERIA TO PROVE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP.
THE ECO LOGO PROGRAM IS ONE OF ONLY TWO GREEN LOGO PROGRAMS TO BE ACCREDITED BY THE GLOBAL ECO LABELING NETWORK.
AND PRODUCTS BEARING THIS SEAL ARE DEFINITELY NOT GREENWASHED!
Eco Logo is a 3rd Party certification program with dozens of categories covering thousands of products.

13. Shades of GREEN
LET’s TRY ANOTHER.
WHICH SEAL REPRESENTS MEASURABLE, SUSTAINED WATER CONSERVATION ENDORSED BY THE EPA?
Which of these labels identifies EPA- endorsed products which conserve water ?

14. Shades of GREEN
IF YOU GUESSED THIS ONE, YOU’RE CORRECT!
WATER SENSE IS A SINGLE ATTRIBUTE , THIRD PARTY, EPA ENDORSED, CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
YOU’LL SEE IT PRIMARILY ON BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
AND, AGAIN, WATER CONSERVATION IS JUST ONE OF MANY IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER.
SO, WHEN AVAILABLE, LOOK FOR MULTI-ATTRIBUTE LABELS THAT ADDRESS MORE THAN ONE…
SUCH AS ECO LOGO…WHICH YOU SAW A FEW SLIDES BACK, and GREEN SEAL.
WaterSense is a 3rd party, EPA endorsed certification program.

15. Don’t be led astray! BEWARE OF… Fluffy bunnies Chirping birds
Singing frogs
Cupped hands holding a seedling
or the earth!!!!!!
HERE’s WHAT I’VE BEEN GETTING AT THESE PAST FEW SLIDES…
WE ALL WANT NOTHING MORE THAN TO BELIEVE THE PRODUCT ADVERTISING WE SEE…
ESPECIALLY IF IT LOOKS COMPELLING.
BUT BE VERY CAREFUL!!!! IT CAN BE DECEPTIVE!
DON’T BE A SOFTEE…
DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE FLUFFY BUNNIES and OTHER COOL-LOOKING GREEN GRAPHICS WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING WHAT’s BEHIND THEM…
DON’T GET GREENWASHED!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GREENWASHING, THERE IS A WEB RESOURCE BY THE NAME OF “SINS of GREENWASHING.ORG.”
THE SITE IS RUN BY TERRA CHOICE, WHICH IS A MEMBER OF UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES.
“UL”, OF COURSE, IS A PREMIER, INDEPENDENT TESTING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

16. GREEN Challenges
Budget tightening impacts agency efforts to meet green government mandates
Limited resources and expertise to make the right choices
Proliferation of new laws/standards
LET’S FACE IT, BEYOND GREENWASHING, YOU HAVE ADDED CHALLENGES TO FACE.
~ AGENCIES ARE BEING STRANGLED WITH BUDGET CUTS…AND GREEN PROCUREMENT DOESN’T NECESSARILY RESULT IN THE LOWEST PRICE
~ AND THERE ARE THE NEVER-ENDING SERIES OF ADDITIONAL CONSTRICTIVE LAWS, EXEC ORDERS, AS WELL AS INCREASED PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE STANDARDS…
~ WITH LIMITED RESOURCES and EXPERTISE AVAILABLE, IT’S QUITE THE TASK TO KEEP UP WITH THEM.

17. So…What can YOU do to ensure GREEN procurement?
Educate ~ What’s really green?
Research ~ Supplier practices
Validate ~ Supplier resources
Do they “Walk the Talk?”
What are their waste diversion practices?
How are their certifications determined ?
Check out 2 great resources at EPA.gov
The Green Suppliers Network
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP)
SO, BY NOW, YOU’RE PROBABLY SAYING TO YOURSELF…OKAY, JAN, THEN WHAT CAN I DO TO UNDERSTAND AND MEET ALL THESE ENVIRONMENTAL MANDATES?
FIRST: EDUCATION IS KEY AND CRITICAL.
CHECK OUT THE EPA’S WEBSITE; EPA.GOV
STAY INFORMED THROUGH ONGOING EPA RELEASES; ATTEND TRAINING CONFERENCES.
NEXT… RESEARCH YOUR SUPPLIERS’ PRACTICES.
ASK THEM, DIRECTLY, IF THEY MEET U.S. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
BY THIS, I MEAN ASK THEM TO IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC GREEN ATTRIBUTES OF THEIR PRODUCTS/SERVICES.
LOOK INTO THE VERY HEART & SOUL OF THESE COMPANIES.
DO THEY “WALK THEIR TALK” or SIMPLY PAINT THEMSELVES GREEN?
THEN, VALIDATE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
FIND OUT HOW SUPPLIERS EARNED THEIR CERTIFICATIONS…
WERE THEY SELF-AWARDED OR 3rd PARTY CERTIFIED?
IN SOME CIRCLES, COMPANIES ARE TAKING THE EASY APPROACH AND CERTIFYING THEMSELVES TO BE GREEN RATHER THAN
N OBTAINING CREDENTIALED CERTIFICATIONS FROM INDEPENDENT, RECOGNIZED THIRD PARTY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
THE EPA OFFERS TWO EXCELLENT RESOURCES at EPA.GOV :
THE GREEN SUPPLIERS NETWORK and ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING TO HELP YOU FIND THE ANSWERS YOU NEED.

18. The Green Suppliers Network
Helps manufactures and supply chains nationwide enhance competiveness, reduce costs, and improve green performance.
Look for the logo
INFORMATION ABOUT the GREEN SUPPLIERS NETWORK CAN BE ACCESSED BY GOING TO
e3.gov and CLICKING “GREEN SUPPLIERS NETWORK”…or by GOING TO
EPA.GOV.
FOR EACH LISTING, the GREEN SUPPLIERS TEAM ANALYZES PRODUCTION PROCESSES TO HELP THE MANUFACTURER REDUCE WASTE AND OPERATE in a MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAVVY MANNER..

19. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
The EPP – ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING -- PAGE of the EPA WEBSITE PROVIDES A WEALTH OF INFORMATION FOR THE INFORMED GREEN CONSUMER.
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE LATEST POLICIES FOR FEDERAL GREEN PURCHASING,
FIND INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN VENDORS, AND
LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY EVALUATE GREEN PRODUCTS and SERVICES.
EPA.gov/epp

20. Is GREEN really a big deal?
YES! In Simple Terms…
REDUCE: Consume more/
discard less
REUSE: Repair, rebuild, resell,
donate
RECYCLE: From waste to useable
resource
REFUSE: Avoid buying anything
destined to become waste
Federal Government spends $200+
Billion annually on goods/services
YOU MIGHT BE ASKING YOURSELF…IS GREEN PROCUREMENT REALLY SUCH A BIG DEAL?
IS TOO MUCH BEING MADE OUT OF THIS INITIATIVE?
CONSIDERING THE FEDERAL GOV. SPENDS OVER $200 BILLION ANNUALLY IN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
SO KEEP THOSE FOUR “Rs” IN MIND>
REDUCE: WE’RE ALL CONSUMERS, BUT SHOULD BE CONSCIOUS OF WHAT WE DISCARD
REUSE: THINK AHEAD ABOUT THE ITEMS YOU PROCURE AND WHETHER THEY’LL HAVE A VIABLE “AFTER LIFE” ONCE THEY’VE SERVED THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSE.
RECYCLE: WHAT’s OLD CAN BECOME NEW AGAIN
REFUSE: AVOID BUYING ANYTHING DESTINED TO BECOME LANDFILL WASTE!

21. GREEN is here to stay! IT’s NOT A FAD SMART Makes GOOD SENSE
COST EFFECTIVE over
the long term
GREEN PROCUREMENT IS NOT A FAD….AND, YES, GREEN PROCUREMENT IS HERE TO STAY
YEARS BACK, ENVIRONMENTALLY-SMART PROCUREMENT GOT OFF TO A ROCKY START, BUT OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS GAINED SIGNIFICANT MOMENTUM.

22. Why is GREEN a big deal? Conserves resources for our children’s future
Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators
Prevents harmful greenhouse gas emissions, water pollutants, ozone-depleting substances
Saves energy and creates jobs… and more!
WHY IS GREEN SUCH A BIG DEAL?
THE FIRST LINE ITEM SHOULD BE REASON ENOUGH, DON’T YOU THINK?
WE’VE PRACTICED THE ART OF BEING A THROW AWAY SOCIETY FAR TOO LONG…
AND LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENED TO OUR AIR QUALITY; OUR WATER SUPPLY; OUR WILDLIFE POPULATION….EVEN THE GROUND SOME OF OUR HOMES WERE BUILT ON!

23. A little GREEN recognition
Green Seal independent
non-profit org. that promotes the mfg.,
purchase and use of environmentally safe leadership stds. greenseal.org
GREENGUARD independent non-profit org. that oversees programs to establish indoor air stds. for products, environments /buildings.
greenguard.org
EARLIER, I SPOKE ABOUT THE ECO LOGO SEAL.
HERE”S THE OTHER MAJOR PLAYER: GREEN SEAL…
AS WELL AS ANOTHER KNOWN AS GREENGUARD.
ALL ARE UNIVERSALLY TRUSTED AND ACCEPTED THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PROCURING GREEN ITEMS…( continues on next screen!)

24. More GREEN recognition
Energy Star joint EPA/Dept. of Energy program to help save $ and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices energystar.gov
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Promotes/enhances well-managed forests through credible certification: enviro. Responsible; socially acceptable; economically viable fscus.org
IF YOU’VE PURCHASED A FRIDGE, WASHER/DRYER, LIGHTING, OR FURNITURE, YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED THE ENERGY STAR or FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS....(continues next screen)

25. Yet more! Cradle to Cradle What’s old is new again! Check out mbdc.com
ISO Guidepost standards for all things green
THESE ARE JUST A FEW MORE.
THE EPA’s WEBSITE PROVIDES NUMEROUS OTHERS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH.
AGAIN… LOOK ESPECIALLY FOR 3RD PARTY CERTIFIERS.

26. How can UNICOR help YOU? Get to know us!
Embedded vs. Bolted-on Sustainability
We live, breathe and practice green from the “inside-out” (have since the mid 1980s)
Like GSA, we help you meet green purchasing mandates
Paperless on-line
ordering: unicor.gov
Green-coded Schedule
of Products
A FULL SERVICE
RECYCLING PROGRAM !
SO… WHERE DOES UNICOR FIT IN?
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP IN YOUR SEARCH FOR GREEN/ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE PRODUCTS and SERVICES?
~ SUSTAINABILITY IS EMBEDDED IN ALL WE DO
~ SINCE THE 1980s, WE’VE INCORPORATED ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES and PROCESSES WAY BEFORE GREEN BECAME FASHIONABLE or MANDATED!
~ IN FACT, OUR FACTORIES WERE AMONG THE FIRST TO USE POWDER COAT PAINT ON OUR METALS PRODUCTS.
~ WE BEEN OFFERING PAPERLESS, ON-LINE 24/7 PURCHASING and ORDER TRACKING FOR YEARS
~ OUR GREEN CODED SCHEDULE of PRODUCTS IS AVAILABLE on UNICOR.GOV
~ AND WE ALSO OFFER A FULL SERVICE R-2 CERTIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM

27. UNICOR’s Federal E-Waste Disposal Program
FREE Shipping (full trailer load)
FREE Refurbishment
FREE Recycling
FREE Data Destruction
We meet all national standards;
Integrated part of a national
e-scrap solution
Our vendors must sign no landfill
certification, follow a restrictive export policy;
agree to site inspections
HERE’s AN INTERESTING STATISTIC…
EVERY POUND OF ELECTRONICS MATERIAL DONATED TO UNICOR
SAVES 20 CENTS IN FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED
TO SUPPORT BOP PROGRAM COSTS.
AND WHAT’s IMPORTANT TO YOU IS THE FACT THAT…
UNICOR’s e-WASTE PROGRAM MEETS ALL NATIONAL STANDARDS.
EVEN OUR VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN NO LANDFILL CERTIFICATIONS, FOLLOW A STRICT EXPORT POLICY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO PERIODIC SITE INSPECTIONS.

28. UNICOR Accepts… Computer Equipment Office Equipment
Communications Equipment
Audio Visual Equipment
Electronic Games…and so much more!
CHECK OUT UNICOR.GOV for more info.
Virtually anything attached
to a plug!
THESE ARE BUT A FEW OF THE ITEMS WE ACCEPT.
A COMPLETE LIST IS AVAILABLE FROM UNICOR.GOV
BUT ESSENTIALLY, WE ACCEPT VIRTUALLY ANY THING CONNECTED TO A PLUG! PARTICULARLY COMPUTERS

29. UNICOR Recycling Benefits
Donation vs. abandonment/
destruction
Landfill avoidance: Nearly 120 million
pounds of material collected
in the past 3 years.
Benefits the donating agency, the environment and public safety & health
HERE’s ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE STATISTIC:
SO FAR IN FY 2014, UNICOR’s RECYCLING PROGRAM HAS KEPT MORE THAN 25 MILLION POUNDS of OLD ELECTRONICS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILLS.
AND WE’RE ON TRACK TO PROCESS OVER 42 MILLION POUNDS BY YEAR-END.

30. We’re Certified!
UNICOR meets GSA Bulletin FMR B-34 requirements for disposal of
federal electronics assets
We are R-2 (Responsible
Recycling), ISO and
OHSAS Certified
Very rigorous standards
Ensures best practices
Only a 3rd Party Auditor can certify a recycler has met R2 standards – very rigorous
AS WAS BRIEFLY MENTIONED EARLIER…
WE MEET ALL FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS
ALL UNICOR RECYCLING FACTORIES ARE R2 CERTIFIED.
R2 = RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING.
THE R2 DESIGNATION ASSURES CUSTOMERS THAT THEIR ELECTRONICS MATERIALS ARE BEING RECYCLED IN A SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE MANNER.
THE RIGOROUS STANDARDS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE R2 CERTIFICATION TRULY ENSURES THAT RECYCLING BEST PRACTICES ARE FOLLOWED.

31. The National Strategy For Electronic Stewardship
Inter-agency Task Force co-chaired by the EPA, GSA, and White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Report Issued in July 2011
IN JULY 2011, the WHITE HOUSE ISSUED a REPORT
by the NATIONAL STRATEGY for ELECTRONIC STEWARDSHIP
TO CREATE A CLEAR APPROACH FOR PROPERLY RECYCLING USED ELECTRONICS MATERIALS.
IT WAS COMPILED BY AN INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE
CO-CHAIRED BY THE EPA, GSA, and the WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL on ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.

32. The National Strategy For Electronic Stewardship
The Federal Government leads by example
Maximize re-use of electronic products
Clear data stored on electronic equipment
Track used electronics through the process
Ensure all federal electronics are processed by certified recyclers (i.e. R2)
THE REPORT ESTABLISHED THAT, IN THE AREA of ELECTRONICS RECYCLING,
the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE THE LEAD to ESTABLISH POLICY IN THESE 4 AREAS ON YOUR SCREEN:
THAT IS TO…
~ TO MAXIMIZE THE RE-USE of ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT;
~ TO CLEAR/SCRUB DATA FROM USED ELECTRONICS ;
~ TO ENSURE THAT ALL USED FEDERAL ELECTRONICS ARE PROCESSED BY CERTIFIED RECYCLERS;
~ TO PROVIDE CAREFUL TRACKING DATA THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRONICS MATERIALS RECYCLING PROCESS.
UNICOR INCORPORATES ALL FOUR DIRECTIVES WITHIN ITS RECYCLING PROGRAM

33. R-2 Processing & Collection
Seven Processing Facilities
Atwater, CA Fort Dix, NJ Tucson, AZ
Lewisburg, PA Marianna, FL Texarkana, TX
Leavenworth, KS
Ten Collection Centers
Atlanta, GA Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX
Miami, FL Phoenix, AZ Sheridan, OR
Washington, DC San Fran., CA
New York City and Devens, MA (July 2014)
WE OFFER SEVERAL PROCESSING CENTERS and DROP-OFF LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY, AS SHOWN.
TWO ADDITIONAL COLLECTION CENTERS WILL COME ON LINE THIS SUMMER in NEW YORK CITY and DEVENS, MA.
WE’LL BE GLAD TO ARRANGE TO PICK UP LARGE LOADS….SOME FREE OF CHARGE
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM, OR IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN USING OUR RECYCLING CENTERS, PLEASE VISIT THE RECYCLING SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE at UNICOR.GOV

34. “Walking the Talk” from Outside-In
UNICOR Washington, DC hq.
energy costs reduced by 3%
Configured with green
furniture and signage
Outdated computers go
directly to UNICOR recycling
processing facilities
Convenient drop off centers
during Earth Day events each
year
A recent Earth Day event resulted
in 36 tons of electronics
materials saved from landfills!
AT UNICOR WE TRULY “WALK THE TALK” FROM THE OUTSIDE/IN.
THIS IS A VIEW OF OUR CENTRAL OFFICE HEADQUARTERS’ ROOFTOP
~ THIS SOLAR ARRAY RESULTS in 3% ENERGY SAVINGS
~ OUR OFFICES ARE FURNISHED WITH GREEN FURNITURE, SEATING and SIGNAGE, THROUGHOUT
~ WE ALSO RECYCLE OUR ELECTRONICS/COMPUTERS

35. UNICOR Office FurnitureProducts
Value added seating and case goods through increased product lifecycles
Domestic raw materials
Due diligence
performed with
suppliers; aligned
sustainability practices
Reduce manufacturing
waste; zero mfg. waste
is goal
Measure, reduce, report
carbon emissions
THE FIRST “GREEN PRODUCTS” ITEM ON THE GOVERNMENT’S MANDATED LIST SHOWN EARLIER IS OFFICE FURNITURE
THIS SLIDE OUTLINES JUST A FEW OF THE NUMEROUS GREEN and ENVIRONMENTALLY-SENSITIVE PRACTICES AND PROCESSES WE FOLLOW
TO BRING YOU TRULY GREEN FURNITURE and FURNISHINGS TO MEET THE GOVERNMENT’s GREEN PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE
FROM ERGO SEATING, WOOD EXEC. FURNITURE, TO MODULAR CONFIGURATIONS AND DESKING SYSTEMS
WE’RE GREEN THROUGH-AND-THROUGH.
MORE RECENTLY, WE’VE INTRODUCED LINE of FURNITURE SUITABLE FOR
PATIENT SEATING, LOUNGES, WAITING ROOMS AND MEDICAL STATIONS USING
ANTI-MICROBIAL FABRICS

36. Furniture: More to the Point
Seating:
extensive range of 100% recycled seating fabrics
100% recyclable foam cushioning/plastics
Case goods:
All wood derived from renewable resources
Forest Stewardship Council Certified suppliers
Laminates: 20% post-industrial recycled content
Systems:
Polyester fabric 100% recycled
Metal components 100% recyclable
WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE LINE OF 100% RECYCLED FABRICS, FOAM CUSHIONING and PLASTIC COMPONENTS
ALL WOOD CASE GOODS ARE DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE FOREST RESOURCES AND
OUR LAMINATES INCLUDE 20% POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED CONTENT
OUR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFFERS 100% RECYCLED FABRIC PANELS, and our METAL COMPONENTS ARE 100% RECYCLABLE

37. There’s more Water-based finishes free of VOCs since 1985
Packaging optimized to
eliminate waste
North American vendor suppliers
comply with strict environmental/
safety standards
US Green Buildings Council
WORLD CHAIR: Greenest
GREENGUARD certified
EARLIER, I SPOKE ABOUT SOME OF THE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PROCURING GREEN ITEMS.
OUR WORLD CHAIR IS THE GREENEST AVAILABLE AND MADE IN THE USA.

38. Green beyond furniture
Printed materials
Recycled paper
Soy/vegetable
based inks
Mattresses
Recycled foam
cushioning,
plastics and
cotton
Scrap baling and
sales to recyclers
GREEN PROCESSES ARE INCORPORATED INTO VIRTUALLY ALL OF OUR OFFERINGS.
JUST A FEW ARE HIGHLIGHTED:
OUR PRINTED MATERIALS ARE CREATED USING RECYCLED PAPER as well as SOY and VEGETABLE-BASED INKS
OUR MATTRESSES USE RECYCLED FOAM, PLASTICS and COTTON

39. And more… Fleet operations Industrial products Electronics
Rebuilt HUMVEE/tactical wheeled vehicles
Our reclamation/rebuilding ops save up to 60% vs. buying new equipment
Industrial products
Recycled plastic signage
Air filtration to improve indoor air quality
Electronics
Energy efficiency through solar panels
OUR RECLAMATION and REBUILDING OPERATIONS SAVE CUSTOMERS UP TO 60% vs. BUYING NEW EQUIPMENT
WE OFFER INTERIOR and EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC
OUR AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS ARE USED IN HOSPITALS, AIRPORTS, MUSEUMS and OFFICE BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
AND WE OFFER ENERGY-SAVING SOLAR PANELS and LED LIGHTING

40. “Re-purposed” Lives
UNICOR minimizes environmental impact to a higher degree
We “re-purpose” lives
through job/life skills
training and productive
work experience
An offender’s ability to
successfully assimilate in
today’s world, upon release,
helps rebuild families and
underserved communities
AND THE LIST GOES ON…
ARE WE THE ONLY SUPPLIERS DEDICATED TO OFFERING YOU GREEN PRODUCTS? OF COURSE NOT!
BUT WE TAKE OUR “RECYCLING EFFORTS” A STEP FARTHER THAN ANYONE ELSE…..WE RE-PURPOSE LIVES by…
~ PROVIDING FEDERAL OFFENDERS JOB and LIFE SKILLS TRAINING as WELL as PRODUCTIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
~ AND HOPE FOR BRIGHTER FUTURE UPON RELEASE FROM PRISON

41. UNICOR ~ We’re life changing
Serving from a core belief
that we make a positive
impact on people’s lives
and on the overall
well-being of our society
UNICOR has achieved
measurable success for
offenders, post-release.
They are:
24 % less likely to return to prison
14% more likely to become gainfully
employed vs. non-participating
offenders
UNICOR’s TAGLINE SAYS IT ALL IN 3 SIMPLE WORDS: WE’RE LIFE CHANGING.
AND BEYOND FEDERAL OFFENDERS, WE ALL BENEFIT:
YOUR PROCUREMENT SUPPORT GENERATES LASTING SOCIETAL BENEFITS:
~ A REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING;
~ THE VIABILITY AND HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES – PARTICULARLY OUR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES;
~ IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY, AND
~ A “SECOND CHANCE” FOR THOUSANDS OF MEN & WOMEN IN OUR CUSTODY,
WHO, ONE DAY, HOPE TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, TAXPAYNG CITIZENS JUST LIKE US.
STATISTICALLY;
OFFENDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN UNICOR ARE 24% LESS LIKELY TO RECIDIVATE and RETURN TO A LIFE OF CRIME
AND 14% MORE LIKELY TO SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT POST RELEASE.
AND CONSIDERING THAT 95% OF ALL FEDERAL OFFENDERS EVENTUALLY RELEASE FROM PRISON, IT BEHOOVES US, AS A NATION,
TO DO OUR PART TO BREAK THE RECURRING CYCLE OF CRIME AND HELP ACHIEVE REENTRY SUCCESS.

42. UNICOR.GOV
Visit us, on-line! Take advantage of our Recycling program! Call me! Jan Hynson
I DO HOPE THE TIME YOU’VE SPENT WITH ME TODAY HAS BEEN HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE IN PROVIDING
TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND INSIGHTS TO HELP MEET THE GOVERNMENT’s GREEN PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR FULL SERVICE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM…
OR WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO OUR WIDE SPECTRUM OF GREEN PRODUCTS & SERVICES…
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT UNICOR.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT ME, DIRECTLY, IF YOU’D LIKE.
MY DIRECT PHONE NUMBER and ADDRESS ARE SHOWN ON THIS SCREEN
THANK YOU, AGAIN, FOR YOUR TIME, TODAY,
AND FOR DOING ALL THAT YOU CAN TO KEEP GOVERNMENT GREEN !
VISIT US at UNICOR.GOV
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