The Federal Green Challenge is a national effort under US EPA's Sustainable Materials Management Program, challenging EPA and other federal agencies throughout the country to lead by example in reducing the Federal Government's environmental impact.
Federal offices or facilities start their participation by selecting a minimum two of the six target areas —waste, electronics, purchasing, energy, water, or transportation. At least one of the selected target areas must be waste, electronics, or purchasing. Members commit to an improvement goal of at least 5% per year in their selected target areas.
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Why Join the
Federal Green Challenge?
- Demonstrate your innovative techniques for reducing your agency's environmental footprint.
- Implement and exceed your responsibilities under Executive Orders 13514 and 13423 (PDF) (5 pp, 200K, About PDF).
- Gain recognition in competition for regional and national awards.
- Take advantage of EPA's technical assistance and resources to implement your initiatives.
- Join with other federal offices and facilities in your region.
Spotlight Communities:
A GreenGov Initiative
Federal Collaboration Across
the United States
A Spotlight Community demonstrates the benefit of a federal entity working with its neighbors, including local governments, area businesses, and non-profit organizations, to improve fleet management, increase renewable energy production and use, or enhance water conservation.
Learn More
- Visit the Spotlight Communities webpage
- Read the Spotlight Communities Final Report (PDF) (10 pp, 200K)
- Read a letter from the Federal Environmental Executive on why he established Spotlight Communities
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Topic: Strategies for Individual and Organizational Change to Achieve Environmental Success
Date: April 30, 2015
Time: 1:30-3:00 pm EDT
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