Green Information Technology Strategic Plan - Departmental ...

4.0 Secretary’s Program Areas
USDA will reduce the release and use of toxic and hazardous chemicals...that may result in significant
harm to human health or the environment.
Examples
n Recycle existing electronic devices.
n Recycle used paper.
n Reuse envelopes.
n Recycle print/toner cartridges.
n Purchase recycled toner cartridges.
n Print 2-sided pages.
n Purchase EPEAT certified equipment.
n When recycling is not possible – ensure correct
disposal.
n When purchasing paper products or support services
that include the supply of written documents: to
ensure they are compliant with the E.O., they must be
30 percent postconsumer fiber.
4.7
Incorporate Electronics Stewardship / Reduce
Use of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and
Materials
Description
Ensure the procurement of environmentally preferable and
energy efficient equipment. Reduce the environmental and
energy impacts of electronic equipment purchase, use, and
disposal through continual improvements to the acquisition,
design, specifications, material choices, distribution, and use
of new electronic equipment, and the reuse, demanufacturing,
and recycling of surplus electronic
equipment.
USDA will reduce the release and use of toxic and hazardous
chemicals and materials including toxic chemicals, hazardous
substances, ozone-depleting substances (ODSs), and other
pollutants that may result in significant harm to human
health or the environment. This can be attained through the
EPEAT standards.
Supporting Environmentally Responsible Technology at USDA
Success Measures
n Increase percentage of displays complying with EPEAT
Silver and Gold.
n Increase percentage of PC’s and laptops that comply
with Energy Star.
n Increase percentage of IT equipment that comply with
the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
directives to total IT equipment quantity.
n Increase percentage of IT equipment purchases that
comply with the RoHS directives to total IT equipment
purchases.
Metrics
n Percentage of equipment that is compliant with RoHS
directives.
n Percentage of IT equipment purchases that are
compliant with RoHS directives.
n Percentage of equipment procurements that adhere to
industry requirements and standards (EU RoHS, EPEAT,
Europe’s WEEE, etc.).
n Percentage of pc’s and laptops complying with Energy
Examples
Star version 4 specs.
n Follow guidelines put in place by USDA Electronic
Stewardship program 1 .
n Favor the acquisition of environmentally preferable
equipment that reduce or eliminate the generation of
hazardous waste.
n Increase procurement of green products with reduced
toxic content.
n Procure IT equipment that is manufactured using less
hazardous and toxic materials in production.
n Acquire more CO 2 and environmentally sustainable
electronic equipment that is cost-effective, while
maintaining or improving equipment quality and
performance.
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