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

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

What do we mean by “Green Procurement”?

Showing preference for purchasing products that are:

Made with Recycled ContentMade with Biobased ProductsEnergy and Water EfficientAlternative Fuels or Vehicles Renewable Energy SourcesSustainable Building Materials Lacking in Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Priority ChemicalsEPEAT-registered Electronic EquipmentEnvironmentally Preferable

Green Procurement Training Overview

DOD/Army Green Procurement PoliciesPrograms With Designated Products

Buy Recycled Program BioPreferred Program

Finding Green Products Green Products

I work in an office; there are no

green productsthat 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

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!

DOD Green Procurement Policy and Strategy

Formally Establishes DOD Green Procurement Program (GPP) and MetricsRequires that green products and services be considered as first choice for all procurementsAssigns responsibility to virtually every DOD employee; notes need for awareness trainingRequires implementation at organizational level where initial purchasing requirements are definedRequires documentation of objectives, targets, and actions in an installation-level planUses the EMS framework for implementation

August 27, 2004, Updated 2008

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.

Executive Order 13423 – Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and

Transportation ManagementSigned 24 January 2007Consolidated and strengthened 5 EOs and 2 MemorandaSummary – Federal purchasers must show preference for environmentally preferable products and take actions to conserve resources (fossil fuels, water, and energy)

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”

A Second Life!Match the product on the left with the recycled/biobased product on the right

Coffee beans, banana peels, tobacco leavesOld blue jeansU.S. currencyPotato starch and limestoneAutomobile tiresPlastic drink bottlesSoybean oilWheat straw or juteCotton 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

Designated Products –Mandatory Preference Programs

EPA’s “Buy Recycled” ProgramProducts designated since 1995Currently 62 designated products

USDA’s “BioPreferred” Program33 designated items 9 more items proposed

Benefits of Buying Recycled Products

purchasing

collection

manufacturing

Creates recycling marketsSaves energyConserves resourcesSaves moneySaves landfill spaceReduces pollutionProvides incentive for

development of new technologies

Promotes environmental stewardship

Purchasing recycled products is the key to completing the

recycling loop!

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

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 mineralsA 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

Key PointsWhat would you look for on a label to ensure the greatest benefit for recycling programs?

a. Contains no additives b. High post-consumer contentc. Safe for septic systems d. Government-approved

Why Buy Green?

ResourceConservationAnd Recovery Actof 1976

FederalAcquisitionRegulations

Executive Orders 13423 and 13514 2002 Farm BillEnergy Policy Act 2005

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 procurementPersons contracting with such agencies

RCRA

EPA’s Buy Recycled Program: Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPGs) and Recovered

Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs)

CPGs designate the products that must contain recovered materialRMANs provide recommended recycled-content percentages and guidance on buying recycled-content products

CPG:

What

Products

To Buy

RMAN:

Recycled

Content

LevelsExample:

Recycled paper

Example:30% postconsumer

ExceptionsAccording 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

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

Key PointsWhich of the following is NOT an acceptable justification for purchasing a designated product without recycled or biobased content?

a. The price is unreasonableb. The product will not meet performance

standardsc. The product will be shipped overseasd. The product is not available within a

reasonable time frame

EPA-Designated Products under the Buy Recycled Program

ConstructionLandscapingNon-paper Office ProductsPaper and Paper ProductsParks and RecreationTransportationVehicularMiscellaneous

Product Categories:

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTSDESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:

Building insulationCarpetCement and concreteConsolidated and reprocessed latex paintFloor tilesLaminated paperboardPatio blocksShower and restroom dividers

Structural fiberboardCarpet cushionFlowable fillRailroad grade crossings/surfacesModular Threshold RampsNonpressure PipeRoofing Materials

LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:Garden and soaker hosesHydraulic mulchLawn and garden edgingCompost

FertilizerLandscaping timbers and posts (plastic lumber)

NON-PAPER OFFICE PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:Binders (paper, plastic covered)Office recycling containersOffice waste receptacles Plastic desktop accessoriesPlastic envelopesPlastic trash bagsPrinter ribbonsToner cartridgesOffice furniture

Solid plastic bindersPlastic clipboardsPlastic clip portfoliosPlastic file folders Plastic presentation folders

PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:Commercial/industrial sanitary tissue productsMiscellaneous papersNewsprintPaperboard and packaging productsPrinting and writing papers

PARK AND RECREATION PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:Plastic fencingPlayground surfacesRunning tracks

Park and recreational furniturePlayground equipment

TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:ChannelizersDelineatorsFlexible delineatorsParking stopsTraffic barricadesTraffic cones

VEHICULAR PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:Engine coolantsRe-refined lubricating oilsRetread tiresRebuilt vehicle parts

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:PalletsSorbentsAwards and plaquesIndustrial drumsMatsSignage, including supportsStrapping and stretch wrapBike racksBlasting grit

Provide content recommendations and guidance on buying recycled-content productsDeveloped by EPA using industry standards and current technologyRepresent products that:

Are commercially availableAre cost competitiveAdhere to quality standards

RMANsRecommended Material Advisory Notices

Buy all your HDPE plastic binders with

90% recovered content!

RMAN

Example of RMAN Expressed as Minimum Content Level

Product % Postconsumer content

Index Cards

20% minimum

This card was Recycled

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

Toner Cartridges: Obtain remanufacturing services for used cartridgesProcure 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, orPurchase reinked or reloaded printer ribbons

Engine Coolant: Reclaim spent engine coolants onsite for use in vehicles, orEstablish service contract for reclamation of spent coolantIf coolant is purchased directly, reclaimed coolant should be specified.

Examples of RMANs Expressed as Management Practices

What are some recycled-content products available to me?

USDA’s BioPreferred ProgramBiobased 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 materialsThe Farm Bill (May 2002) made Federal agency purchase of biobased products mandatoryOne year from item designation, Federal agencies must incorporate preference for the biobased item into their purchasing programs

Benefits of Biobased ProductsProvide renewable raw materials for a broad range of nonfood and nonfeed productsProvide new and expanded markets for agricultural feedstocksReduce U.S. dependence on petroleum and other importsIntroduce products that are friendlier to the environment than their petroleum-based counterpartsFoster rural and sustainable development

Soybean powered Agricultural Research Service tour bus

• On 16 March 06, the first Biobased Items were designated

mobile equipment hydraulic fluidsurethane roof coatingswater tank coatingsdiesel fuel additives penetrating lubricantsbedding, linens, and towels

• There are now 42 designated items!

Designated Biobased Items

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

What About the Mandated Sources of Supply?

Small Businesses

First define your product needs; for example, folders made with recycled content paperSecond, go to your mandatory sources of supplyIf 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

Do you know?

Which of these is an example of a biobased product?

a. Soy-based roof coatingb. Non-ozone-depleting aerosolc. 35% post-consumer recycled

paperd. Chlorine-free industrial wipes

Other Aspects of Green Procurement

• Environmentally Preferable

• Energy and Water Efficient

• Lacking in Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Priority Chemicals

• EPEAT-registered Electronic Equipment

Environmentally Preferable PurchasingEPP 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

Are environmentally preferable products available in the supply system?

Energy Efficient Products

Purchase devices with minimal standby power – at or below one watt where availableConsider ENERGY STAR® and other energy efficient products when purchasing or contracting for energy-using products

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

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

Ozone-Depleting SubstancesEO 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 systemsTurn in all excess ODSs from out-of-service equipment to DoD

Class I ODSsCFCs

HalonsCarbon

tetrachlorideMethyl chloroform

ElectronicsEO 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 enabledElectronics be managed over the life cycle

Greening Your Purchases

ReviewWhich of the following is NOT an element of Green Procurement?

Environmentally PreferableBiobasedRecovered MaterialsSustainable Work PracticesEnergy Efficient

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 StoreJWOD (Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act)/AbilityOne UNICOR (Prison Industries)

Off-Post Commercial VendorsHome Depot, Office Depot, Staples

How do I know a product is Green?

• Icons/Symbols• Environment Attribute

Codes (DLA)• Product Labels and

Certifications• Search Features

Green

DoD EmallUnder ‘Refine Your Search’ you can search for products with green attributes

Recycled Content

This takes you to the GSA environmental

shopping page

“Environmental” is a search

category in the GSAAdvantage online store

You can refine your search using many differentenvironmental criteria

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

Look For Specifics“Contains 50% Post-Consumer fiber” says more than “made with recycled products”

Trust Certifications that are ReputableEcoLogo, 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 treesUnexplained recycling logos

What’s On The Label?

How Well Do You Know Your Labels?Does not contain substances

potentially harmful to the ozone layerCertified by EPA to possess energy efficient attributes such as low standby power, auto shut-off, less energy usage, or use of rechargeable power sourceNot 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 monitorsWill disintegrate in the disposal environment in a reasonable amount of time

No CFCs

Energy Star

Organic

EPEAT

Biodegradable

The Lighter Side of LabelsSears 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”

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

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 agenciesTracks 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

Our supply sergeant is buyingsome biobased lubricants

and cleaners for the shop. Theywork 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 awater-based parts cleaner.

Now I don’t worry as muchabout health effects.

Final ReviewWhich of the following elements of Green Procurement have designated products?

a. Priority Chemicalsb. Recycled Content c. Biobased d. Ozone-Depleting

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 sourcesRequesting 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

For More Information. . .

Contact:Pat Rippey

US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM)

Ground Water and Solid WasteAberdeen Proving Ground, MD

DSN 584-5201Comm (410) 436-5201

Pat.Rippey@us.army.mil