GSA Expo 2009

1. GSA Expo 2009 Promoting the Buying Green Program at the IRS LaTonya Richardson Procurement Analyst, IRS

2. Getting Started • Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Reporting • EPA Designated Product(s) • Recovered Material Clauses • Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) • Does your Agency have a formal, written, documented green purchasing plan, policy or procedure? • Does the Agency policy or green purchasing plan define responsibility for: Conducting awareness training? • Is your Agency using or planning to use model solicitation and/or contract language to promote its preference for green products?

3. RESEARCH • What we did have: • Policy on Buying Green using the Purchase Card • What we didn’t have: • Formal, written policy implementing the requirement to purchase Green.

4. IRS GREEN PROCUREMENT PLAN • Recycled Content Products & Services; • Environmentally Preferable Purchasing; • Biobased Products; • Energy Star & Energy Efficient Products • Water Use Efficiency Program; • Vehicles; • Non-ozone depleting Substances; • Priority Chemicals; • Environmentally & Economically Beneficial Landscaping IRS GPP

5. Why Buy Green “The Federal government can be a good steward of our resources, and we fully intend to be.” • Legal Basis: Executive Order 13423 • Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, & Transportation Management — Former President George W. Bush

6. TRAINING EO 13423 REQUIRED: “Each agency shall ensure that all personnel whose actions are affected by the E.O. receive initial awareness training as well as necessary refresher training on the goals of the E.O...” • Classroom Training • On-Line Training (ELMS – Enterprise Learning Management System)

7. Training, Con’t. IRS Green Slogan: “Buying Green is not Taxing! It’s easier than you think!” Promotional items: • Ruler with IRS Slogan made from recycled material • Ink pen made out of recycled cardboard • BioPreferred lip balm – compliments of USDA

8. Buying Green

9. HGTV LAUNCHES 2009 “GREEN” HOME GIVEAWAY 2008 GREEN HOME

10. Acquisitions & Green Purchasing Policy and Procedure (P&P) 23.1 Buying Green • Establishes guidance for buying green http://awss.procurement.irs.gov/policy/pandp/pp23-1.pdf • IRS Green Procurement Plan http://awss.procurement.irs.gov/policy/docs/irs_green_procurement_plan.doc • provides a detailed description of the Federal Green Procurement Program • describes personnel roles and responsibilities P&P 23.1

11. 1. Recycled Content Products & Services • RCRA – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requires: • Purchase of EPA designated • products Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Recycling System: Collection –Manufacturing –Purchasing.

12. Recycled Content Products & Services (Continued) • WHAT TO BUY GREEN: • Construction Products (carpet, floor tiles); • Landscaping Products (garden hoses, mulch); • Non Paper Office Products (file folders, toner cartridges); • Paper Products (printing paper, sanitary tissue); • Park and Recreation Products (benches, playground equipment); • Transportation Products (traffic cones & barricades); • Vehicular Products (Re-refined oil, Retread tires); and • Miscellaneous Products (Awards and Plaques)

13. Recycled Content Products & Services (Continued) • SAMPLE LANGUAGE: The Contractor will indicate how, at a minimum, it will conform to the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) published by EPA with respect to recovered material products. The Contractor must update its Program to accommodate all revisions.

14. 3. Biobased Products 1941 picture of Henry Ford showing the toughness of his trunk made of soy beans

15. www.sewp.nasa.gov

17. GSA “GREEN” SCHEDULES

18. GSA Advantage Environmental Aisle

19. CLASS EXERCISE: CORPORATE AMERICA AND THE ENVIRNOMENT

20. JOKE OF THE DAY: • "Scientists say because of global warming they expect the world's oceans to rise four and a half feet. The scientists say this can mean only one thing: • Gary Coleman is going to drown.” -- Conan O'Brien

21. FAR CLAUSES/LANGUAGE MATRIX (IRS GPP, Attachment D)

22. Working Groups • Safety and Environmental Stakeholders Work Group - IRS Real Estate and Facilities Management Division • Monthly Meetings • Coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with EO 13423 at the various area territory sites • Coordinate efforts to promote green practices in leased spaces

23. Taking Responsibility • Most IRS facilities are in leased spaces • Recycle bins in Break Rooms • Saving Energy with reminders to turn off lights

24. Taking Responsibility, Con’t. • Celebrate Earth Day – sent electronic Tips of the Day for one week leading up to Earth Day. • Tips for BUYING green • Tips for BEING green • Green tips were for work and home

25. 8 More days to EARTH DAY 4.22.09 Procurement Policy Tip of the day: KEEP IT COOL – CAR POOL! Fewer cars could reduce the demand for new or wider roads, which use up land and natural resources. Being Green at work is Not Taxing - It's Easier Than You Think

26. 7 More days to EARTH DAY 4.22.09 ATTENTION COs, CSs & COTRs! HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR ANNUAL GREEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT POLICY P&P 23.1??? IT’S AVAILABLE IN ELMS, AND DUE ANNUALLY BY JUNE 30th Remember, awareness is the key to protecting our environment & meeting your Procurement requirements.

27. Earth Day is TOMORROW! Procurement Policy Tip of the day: TAKE 15 MINUTES – PLANT A TREE! Head to a nursery and pick up a sapling for your yard. Trees reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, so planting one protects the environment. Being Green is not taxing, It’s easier than you think!

28. CAOC Chief Acquisition Excellence Award Winner Paul Denett, OFPP, LaTonya Richardson, IRS, Tom Sharpe, Dept. of Treasury

29. Thank You for Your Assistance in Buying & Being Green!