A. Acquisition | - Read and follow Service procurement policies and Federal preferences in
301 FW 1 – 7, Acquisition Policies, and A Practical Greening Manual at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
B. Awards | - Nominate individuals, projects, and teams for annual awards programs such as those identified in Exhibit 2.
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C. Commuting | - Carpool and share rides.
- Use public transportation.
- Bike or walk to work.
- Adopt telework practices where available.
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D. Energy | - Turn off lights when leaving a room or when out of the office, even for short periods.
- Use task lights whenever possible.
- Remove excess light bulbs from workspaces, offices, and hallways.
- Place reminder notes or decals on light switches to promote awareness.
- Install occupancy sensors.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED lamps.
- Ensure that plants, books, or furnishings do not block vent grills.
- Use window blinds to assist in control of heat gain and loss in office space.
- Turn off and unplug coffee pots, radios, fans, refrigerators, and other appliances when not in use.
- Remove unnecessary fans, heaters, and other appliances to reduce “plug load.”
- Hold office contests for ideas and activities for energy savings.
- See the Division of Engineering intranet site for “How Can We Save Energy at Our Facility” tips.
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E. Environmental Education, Communication, and Leadership | - Incorporate sustainable or “green themes” in communications, environmental education, and interpretative programs.
- Provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the principles of environmental leadership and sustainability by example and through our practices, including energy conservation, recycling/pollution prevention, green procurement, and sustainable design and construction.
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F. Fleet Vehicle Management | - Reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the time you let your vehicle idle.
- Maintain vehicles (e.g., maintain tire inflation, change air filters, and observe appropriate speeds).
- Procure bio-based products; recycle waste oil, anti-freeze, and other fluids; and provide proper materials storage.
- Choose EPA-compliant repair centers where available, and request that repair and maintenance shops use green materials and practices.
- Reduce fuel consumption by combining trips in vehicles and making fewer vehicle runs per week.
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G. Landscape Management | - Promote the use of composting practices.
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H. Pollution Prevention Management of Toxic and Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste | - Reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals.
- Maximize the use of safe alternatives to ozone-depleting substances.
- Phase out existing equipment containing ozone-depleting substances consistent with its normal life, and dispose of ozone-depleting substances removed or reclaimed from facilities or equipment, including disposal as part of a contract, trade, or donation.
- Reduce printer paper use by using double-sided copying.
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I. Property Management and Electronic Equipment | - Turn off printers, copiers, personal computers, and monitors when idle for periods of 1 hour or more.
- Activate and use the ENERGY STAR® “power saver” and “sleep features.”
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J. Recycling | - Promote and follow the recycling program at your facility.
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K. Training | - Identify training opportunities to learn more about sustainable practices, environmental management systems, or other issues based on your role and responsibilities (also see Exhibit 2).
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