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brennan.conawayAttention industry partners selling energy-efficient products!
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Jeff ManthosGSA is updating the environmental icons used on GSAAdvantage! and Global Supply to align with the new sustainable purchasing requirements of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, issued in 2015. GSA intends to make the following revisions to the icons and wants your input!The following icons are being added to GSAAdvantage! and Global Supply platforms:
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Professor CherivtchWhat are your suggestions to make the GSA Sustainability Forum more effective and user friendly?
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in GSA Sustainability ForumI assume in the 21st century people are wanting to interact with government just like how they interact ona daily (online and on the go) accessible. Fearly easy to comprehend. SOmething that catches their attention. We should leverage a startup of...Read MorePosted 11/26/2014 12:06 PMThe blog itself should be easier to access and more noticiable on the GSA homepage. The banne image on the blog could possibly be changed to something more eye catching, and perhaps simplistic. The page could be cleaned up (so to speak) by minimizing the...Read MorePosted 11/30/2014 12:15 PMMore eye appealing logo, provide a link to frequently asked questions, as well as visibly provide an area where the audience can interact e.g. updates, audience comments, etcPosted 12/01/2014 9:46 AMThe government is doing a good job with the blog itelf, but they should make it more popular in social media, because this is a really good way for the US citizens or anyone that wants to comment their opinion and interact with the government about...Read MorePosted 12/02/2014 7:22 PM -
Professor CherivtchWhat is “green washing” and how can consumers know for sure that the products they buy and consume are really sustainable?
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in GSA Sustainability Forum"Greenwashing" is defined by the act of companies publicizing their practices or products as environmentally friendly. As the term greenwashing dervies from the term "whitewashing", it also carries negative connotation that is...Read MorePosted 11/03/2014 11:36 PMGreenwashing also occurs when a company focuses on one or two aspects of a product or the manufacturing process but other aspects of the product or the manufacturing process can still be harmful to human health or the environment.Posted 11/04/2014 8:15 AMGreenwashing is best described as disinformation disseminated by organizations to present an environmentally responsible public image.Posted 11/10/2014 11:25 AMI challenge everyone to also take a broader look how green washing can create confusion for consumers.For instance, everyone agrees that compact fluorescent light bulbs are a "green" product?Maybe.Indeed, they use less energy than an...Read MorePosted 11/11/2014 9:37 AMDiscussion and understanding of “greenwashing”, just like “bimwashing”, is a complex undertaking. Let’s start with “greenwashing”.Do most organizations, at a fundamental level, engage in greenwashing?...Read MorePosted 11/20/2014 2:23 PM -
Professor CherivtchHow can the government benefit from the public sector's efforts to go green?
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in GSA Sustainability ForumThe government can set up "green" projects that many people can take part in. With people coming together for a specific purpose it is possible that they will be opened up to other goals, methods of living, and ways of thinking. Many citizens...Read MorePosted 11/16/2014 6:36 PMThe government can benefit because money can be saved and also reducing costs and improving occupant comfort and productivity can be and will be beneficialPosted 11/17/2014 12:28 PMThe government can benefit from the public sector's efforts to go green by many things. These things include a upsurge in public transit riders who are concerned with the pollution of cars, an increase in ride sharing to decrease the amount of...Read MorePosted 11/17/2014 1:00 PMThe federal government has been benefitting in many ways, ranging from reduced operating expenses when we use energy efficient and water efficient products, reduced fuel costs when we use alternative fuel vehicles, and reduced waste disposal costs.Posted 11/17/2014 3:59 PMMore on my posting -- Federal agencies have also found products that are safer for our employees and the surrounding communities. On a more national scale, our purchase and use of green products has helped to create and sustain markets for recyclable...Read MorePosted 11/17/2014 4:03 PM -
Professor CherivtchWhat sustainability topics/issues are you most unclear about and would like more information/education on so you can become a more responsible steward of our planet’s resources?
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in GSA Sustainability ForumWe are concerned about the recycling process, We all know what recycle means, but there are different points that we still don't understand. First, with who do we need to talk to start a recycling program in our communities, other than separating the...Read MorePosted 10/17/2014 9:21 PMFor someone who is new to the "green movement" I think what needs to be made more clear is "What the actual issues are". From my perspective, the green movement isn't one to be taken lightly, but isn't necessarily...Read MorePosted 10/24/2014 11:25 PMPYoo,Thank you for your post.You commented that "you think what needs to be made more clear is what the actual issues are".This is a great question because sustainability is really not a "green movement" anymore, at least not in...Read MorePosted 10/27/2014 11:02 AMI believe GSA should innovate or promote more easy ways of green initiative. How about starting at grade schools and make it a project for the students and give off a pizza party or what not for their help. Then take it to High Schools and then Colleges...Read MorePosted 10/27/2014 12:10 PMHi Deshawn. Keep America Beautiful, among others, has been doing what you suggested in schools for many years. Please contact your local KAB affiliate to see what programs they have in your area and how you can help.Posted 10/27/2014 12:38 PM -
Courtney.WardWhat does "going green" mean to you and how can the government help create true awareness about the concept rather than generate superficial buzz around the term itself?
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in GSA Sustainability ForumBeing less dependent on paper products. We have the ability to create digital copies in various programs, and yet we continue to print out originals to which we make copies so we can file them for a designated amount of time, only to shred them...Read MorePosted 10/27/2014 11:41 AM -
mproulGSA’s Green Proving Ground (GPG) program is working to make our buildings more efficient and minimize resource consumption. GPG is proud to release the evaluation results for three innovative technologies: Daylight Harvesting Biomass Boiler Systems Condensing Boilers Please let us know some of the most innovative green building technologies you have seen.
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in GSA Sustainability Forum, PBS Industry RelationsRetro-Commissioning of existing buildings uncovers often over-looked wasted energy consumption. We have found outside air dampers improperly set to allow more CFM than building usage requires. thus requiring additional energy to heat and/or cool outside Read MorePosted 08/06/2014 2:45 PMRetro-Commissioning also uncovers building pressurization problems that also requires additional energy consumption to cool outside air drawing through doors and windows.Posted 08/06/2014 2:47 PMGSA HQ is cutting workstation energy consumption by 30% using the HiSaver surge protector (available on GSA Schedule). This power strip has a sensor attached, which senses when there is no human moving at the workstation, and shuts down peripherals after...Read MorePosted 09/23/2014 10:00 PMThis company, Blue Penguin (bluepenguin.com), says they can reduce building energy consumption by 20% in 12 months and they offer a money back guarantee. They do this through collection and analysis of megadata in buildings. They've got an impressive...Read MorePosted 10/09/2014 11:53 AM -
darnoldFrom time to time, we receive inquiries about green purchasing training for contractors. Most of the training courses are designed for the federal contracting and program management community. However, as part of the Multiple Award Schedule series of webinars, GSA is offering training for contractors. Please monitor the announcements about the MAS webinars. Dana Arnold FAS Sustainability Lead
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in GSA Sustainability ForumGSA needs to reach out to the IT community to find innovative ways to add green IT products to increase use of green IT products.Posted 08/08/2014 8:03 AM -
darnoldHi all. This Federal Energy Management Program-hosted webinar is free and open both to federal employees and contractors.
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