Post on 17-Jan-2016
UNICOR. recycle, reuse, re-purpose
Jan HynsonChief, UNICOR/FPI Corporate Marketing
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)
Let’s start the conversation…
As Program Coordinators… As Purchase Card Managers…
Reduce the risk of fraud, waste, error Purchase in accord with laws/mandates
You’re Responsible!
EO 13423 (January, 2007) EO 13514 (October, 2009) FAR 23.204
Sustainability goals/directives to achieve environmental, energy and economic performance
Agencies must purchase responsibly
“Green Government” Expectations
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
The Federal Government’s 3 GREEN Priorities
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
Green Government Procurement
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)
But…How GREEN is it, really ?
Which of these labels identifies products that contain certified organic ingredients ?
Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
The USDA’s National Organic Program is a 3rd Party certification for agricultural products.
Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
Which of these labels identifies products that are preferred for the environment and human health ?
Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
Eco Logo is a 3rd Party certification program with dozens of categories covering thousands of products.
Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification
Which of these labels identifies EPA-endorsed products which conserve water ?
Shades of GREEN
WaterSense is a 3rd party, EPA endorsed certification program.
Shades of GREEN
BEWARE OF… Fluffy bunnies Chirping birds Singing frogs Cupped hands holding a seedling or the earth!!!!!!
Don’t be led astray!
Budget tightening impacts agency efforts to meet green government mandates
Limited resources and expertise to make the right choices
Proliferation of new laws/standards
GREEN Challenges
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…What can YOU do to ensure GREEN procurement?
Helps manufactures and supply chains nationwide enhance competiveness, reduce costs, and improve green performance.
www.e3.gov
Look for the logo
The Green Suppliers Network
EPA.gov/epp
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
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
Is GREEN really a big deal?
IT’s NOT A FAD SMART Makes GOOD SENSE COST EFFECTIVE over
the long term
GREEN is here to stay!
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 a big deal?
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
A little 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
More GREEN recognition
Cradle to Cradle What’s old is new again! Check out mbdc.com
ISO 14001 Guidepost standards for all things green
Yet more!
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 !
How can UNICOR help YOU?Get to know us!
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
UNICOR’s Federal E-Waste Disposal Program
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!
UNICOR Accepts…
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
UNICOR Recycling Benefits
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
We’re Certified!
Inter-agency Task Force co-chaired by the EPA, GSA, and White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Report Issued in July 2011
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 National Strategy For Electronic Stewardship
Seven Processing FacilitiesAtwater, CA Fort Dix, NJ Tucson, AZLewisburg, PA Marianna, FLTexarkana, TXLeavenworth, KS
Ten Collection CentersAtlanta, GA Denver, CO Fort Worth, TXMiami, FL Phoenix, AZ Sheridan, ORWashington, DC San Fran., CA
New York City and Devens, MA (July 2014)
R-2 Processing & Collection
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!
“Walking the Talk” from Outside-In
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
UNICOR Office FurnitureProducts
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
Furniture: More to the Point
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
There’s more
Printed materials Recycled paper Soy/vegetable based inks
Mattresses Recycled foam cushioning, plastics and cotton Scrap baling and sales to recyclers
Green beyond furniture
Fleet operations 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
And more…
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
“Re-purposed” Lives
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 ~ We’re life changing
Visit us, on-line!Take advantage of our Recycling program!Call me! Jan Hynson 202.305.3515
Jan.Hynson@usdoj.gov
UNICOR.GOV