FEC encourages responsible electronics life-cycle management and recognizes the importance of other Web-based resources. This list of external hyperlinks provides direct access to Web sites that FEC believes may be of use to its partners.
- Sponsoring Agencies
- Other Government Web Links
- Acquisition and Procurement
- Operation and Maintenance
- End-of-Life Management
- General Web Links
Sponsoring Agencies
Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Other Government Web Links
FedCenter.gov, Electronics Stewardship
FedCenter.gov provides environmental stewardship and compliance assistance information focused exclusively on the needs of Federal government facilities.
The Federal Network for Sustainability (FNS), Electronic Products Stewardship
The FNS, consisting of Federal Agencies in the Western United States, promotes cost-effective, energy- and resource-efficient operations across all branches of government.
Joint Service Pollution Prevention Technical Library, Electronic Products Stewardship
A comprehensive clearinghouse for environmental information to help Department of Defense (DOD) installations and facilities proactively plan for the future of their missions and operations.
Acquisition and Procurement
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)
EPEAT is an easy-to-use evaluation tool that allows for the comparison and selection of electronic products based on environmental attributes, in addition to cost and performance considerations. EPEAT is the required method of product environmental assessment for desktop computers, laptops, and monitors for all federal entities, including FEC Partners.
EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Electronics Product and Service Information
EPA's EPP program provides resources to assist in the purchasing of environmentally preferable electronics, including: a list of environmental attributes to look for; procurement guidance; tools; case studies; and Web links.
Northwest Product Stewardship Council's Guide to Environmentally Preferable Computer Purchasing
To encourage manufacturers to adopt product stewardship practices, the Northwest Product Stewardship Council Work Group has developed a guide to help buyers include product stewardship principles in purchasing criteria and bids.
Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) Office Electronics Overview
This Guide provides information and recommendations on responsible use, purchasing, and disposal of printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and multifunction devices (MFDs).
Operation and Maintenance
ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All federal entities, including FEC Partners, are required to enable ENERGY STAR features on their computers and monitors.
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists and Specifications
- Power Management
- Product Purchasing and Computer Power Management for Federal Agencies
Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Purchasing Specifications for Energy-Efficient Products
The FEMP Web site provides product energy efficiency recommendations; interactive energy cost calculators and other resources to help in the purchasing and use of energy-efficient products.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York Energy $martSM Offices Project
The $martSM Offices Project promotes the purchase of energy efficient office equipment and the enabling of power management features. The Web site includes case studies in New York.
"Keeping Old Computers Alive"
This article, authored by TechSoup, provides tips on increasing the useful life of your computer by performing simple tasks such as removing unnecessary software, keeping anti-viurs and anti-sypware programs up to date, and upgrading hardware.
"Preventing Trouble on Windows Through Regular Maintenance"
This article, authored by TechSoup, suggests ways to keep your computer operating in top form by conducting routine maintenance tasks such as running "check disk" or "scan disk" utilities, properly installing software, and backing up files.
End-of-Life Management
EPA's eCycling
This site includes information about electronics waste, and recycling including statistics on the management of used and end-of-life electronics, regulations and standards for handling electronics, and resources for finding an electronics recycler.
- Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs
The R2 Practices are guidelines for accredited certification programs to assess electronics recyclers' environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices. Federal agencies and facilities are encouraged to use the R2 Practices to select environmentally responsible electronics recyclers. - EPA Report: Electronics Waste Management in the United States
This report presents an updated national analysis of how many TVs, PCs, cell phones and other common electronic products are in storage, recycled, landfilled or exported.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines for Media Sanitization (See "SP 800-88")
NIST published the Guidelines for Media Sanitization (NIST Special Publication 800-88) to assist with sanitization decision making when media require disposal, reuse, or will be leaving the effective control of an organization.
Recycling Electronics and Asset Disposition (READ) Services Contract
READ is a government wide acquisition contract (GWAC) that provides the government with a procurement tool to properly manage electronic inventories and recycle and properly dispose of excess or obsolete electronic personal property in an environmentally safe manner.
UNICOR Recycling Services
UNICOR provides environmentally sound electronic recycling services to the federal government and other organizations. UNICOR is a wholly owned government corporation whose mission is to train and employ inmates housed in Federal prisons.
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Environmental Services Schedule
GSA's Environmental Services Schedule provides contract support for the establishment and/or operation of waste management and/or recycling systems. Services include waste collection, reuse assessments, inventory, data destruction, and inventory transfer and/or disposal after compliance with GSA Office of Personal Property Management requirements.
GSA's Computers for Learning (CFL) Program
The CFL program assists government agencies and the private sector with the donation of surplus computers and related equipment to schools. The program helps federal agencies meet the requirements of Executive Order 12999, Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century.
Fresh Start for Donated Computers Program
The Computers for Learning Program interfaces with Microsoft through the Microsoft Education Solutions Group's Fresh Start for Donated Computers program, which provides the proper documentation and Windows installation CDs for those that are now missing at no cost to primary and secondary schools.
National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER)
The NCER is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development and enhancement of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used electronics in the U.S.
- Current Electronics Recycling Laws
NCER maintains this list of current electronics recycling laws in effect in the U.S.
General Web Links
The Green Grid
The Green Grid is a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing systems.
Climate Savers Computing Initiative
The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of consumers, businesses, and conservation organizations promoting the development, deployment, and adoption of smart technologies that can both improve the efficiency of a computer's power delivery and reduce the energy consumed when the computer is in an inactive state.
Cornell University Sustainable Computing Initiative
This initiative is designed to help Cornell University partner to build sustainability into its IT environment. The Web site includes a Sustainable Computing Guide, other resources, and case studies.
University at Buffalo's Green Computing Guide
UB's Green Computing Guide includes tips on how to improve electronics stewardship throughout the product lifecycle.
GreenerComputing.com
GreenerComputing is a resource center for environmentally responsible computing developed by Greener World Media, Inc.
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), myGreenElectronics
The CEA is a trade association that promotes growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA's myGreenElectronics Web site provides assistance in finding green electronics and electronics recyclers.
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), Policy Priorities: Environment
EIA is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is promoting the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts. EIA's environmental policy priorities include green design, energy efficiency, and electronics recycling.
The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) - Electronics
PSI works with federal, state, and local governments to improve product stewardship practices through legislation, policy development, outreach, and education.
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC)
STVC promotes improvements to the electronics lifecycle to protect human health and the environment.
