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Exhibit
3, 565 FW 1 |
Supersedes Exhibit 3, 565 FW 1, 4/28/2010 Date: December 20, 2017 Series: Sustainability Part 565: Sustainable Practices Originating Office: Division of Engineering |
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Operational Practices that Positively Affect Sustainability Goals
Management Areas |
Service employees can. . . |
A. Acquisition |
301 FW 1 – 7, Acquisition Policies, and A Practical Greening Manual at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
B. Awards |
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C. Commuting |
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D. Energy |
· Turn off lights when leaving a room or when out of the office, even for short periods. · Use task lights whenever possible. · Remove excess light bulbs from workspaces, offices, and hallways. · Place reminder notes or decals on light switches to promote awareness. · Install occupancy sensors. · Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED lamps. · Ensure that plants, books, or furnishings do not block vent grills. · Use window blinds to assist in control of heat gain and loss in office space. · Turn off and unplug coffee pots, radios, fans, refrigerators, and other appliances when not in use. · Remove unnecessary fans, heaters, and other appliances to reduce “plug load.” · Hold office contests for ideas and activities for energy savings. · See the Division of Engineering intranet site for “How Can We Save Energy at Our Facility” tips. |
E. Environmental Education, Communication, and Leadership |
· Incorporate sustainable or “green themes” in communications, environmental education, and interpretative programs. · Provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the principles of environmental leadership and sustainability by example and through our practices, including energy conservation, recycling/pollution prevention, green procurement, and sustainable design and construction. |
F. Fleet Vehicle Management |
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G. Landscape Management |
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H. Pollution Prevention Management of Toxic and Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste |
· Reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals. · Maximize the use of safe alternatives to ozone-depleting substances. · Phase out existing equipment containing ozone-depleting substances consistent with its normal life, and dispose of ozone-depleting substances removed or reclaimed from facilities or equipment, including disposal as part of a contract, trade, or donation. · Reduce printer paper use by using double-sided copying. |
I. Property Management and Electronic Equipment |
· Turn off printers, copiers, personal computers, and monitors when idle for periods of 1 hour or more. · Activate and use the ENERGY STAR® “power saver” and “sleep features.” |
J. Recycling |
· Promote and follow the recycling program at your facility. |
K. Training |
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For more information about this exhibit, contact the Division of Engineering’s Branch of Environmental Compliance. For more information about this website, contact Krista Bibb in the Division of Policy, Performance, and Management Programs.
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