UNICOR recycle reuse repurpose Jan Hynson Chief UNICORFPI

UNICOR. recycle, reuse, re-purpose Jan Hynson Chief, UNICOR/FPI Corporate Marketing

Let’s start the conversation… � Let’s talk about: �Your roles in GREEN procurement �The challenges in purchasing GREEN �Separating GREEN from GREENWASHING �UNICOR’s GREEN added value � The ultimate REPURPOSING (people’s lives)

You’re Responsible! � � As Program Coordinators… As Purchase Card Managers… Reduce the risk of fraud, waste, error Purchase in accord with laws/mandates

“Green Government” Expectations � EO 13423 � EO 13514 � FAR 23. 204 � Sustainability (January, 2007) (October, 2009) goals/directives to achieve environmental, energy and economic performance � Agencies must purchase responsibly

The Federal Government’s 3 GREEN Priorities � 1. Green Buildings � 2. Green Transportation � 3. Green Procurement �“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED – 3 rd party rating system �Decrease energy consumption; increase use of clean energy; save $

Green Government Procurement � Products and services currently required to be purchased GREEN by the Federal Government; �Office Furniture �Awards, Plaques, Signage �Rebuilt Vehicle Parts �Paper and Paper Products �Park Benches and Recreation Tables �Bedding, Bed Linens, Towels

But…How GREEN is it, really ? � Greenwashing - verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. ” � Significant decade. increase in greenwashing over last � 79% increase since 2007! (Terra. Choice Environmental Marketing Advertising Consultancy Co. Report)

Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification Which of these labels identifies products that contain certified organic ingredients ?

Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification The USDA’s National Organic Program is a 3 rd Party certification for agricultural products.

Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification Which of these labels identifies products that are preferred for the environment and human health ?

Shades of GREEN Third party vs. self certification Eco Logo is a 3 rd Party certification program with dozens of categories covering thousands of products.

Shades of GREEN Which of these labels identifies EPAendorsed products which conserve water ?

Shades of GREEN Water. Sense is a 3 rd party, EPA endorsed certification program.

Don’t be led astray! � BEWARE � Fluffy OF… bunnies � Chirping birds � Singing frogs � Cupped hands holding a seedling or the earth!!!!!!

GREEN Challenges � Budget tightening impacts agency efforts to meet green government mandates � Limited resources and expertise to make the right choices � Proliferation of new laws/standards

So…What can YOU do to ensure GREEN procurement? � � � Educate ~ What’s really green? Research ~ Supplier practices Validate ~ Supplier resources �Do they “Walk the Talk? ” �What are their waste diversion practices? � How are their certifications determined ? � Check out 2 great resources at EPA. gov ◦ The Green Suppliers Network ◦ Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP)

The Green Suppliers Network Helps manufactures and supply chains nationwide enhance competiveness, reduce costs, and improve green performance. � www. e 3. gov � � Look for the logo

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing � EPA. gov/epp

Is GREEN really a big deal? YES! In Simple Terms… � REDUCE: Consume more/ discard less � REUSE: Repair, rebuild, resell, donate � RECYCLE: From waste to useable resource � REFUSE: Avoid buying anything destined to become waste � � Federal Government spends $200+ Billion annually on goods/services

GREEN is here to stay! � IT’s NOT A FAD � SMART Makes GOOD SENSE COST EFFECTIVE over the long term

Why is GREEN a big deal? � Conserves resources for our children’s future � Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators � Prevents harmful greenhouse gas emissions, water pollutants, ozone-depleting substances � Saves energy and creates jobs… and more!

A little GREEN recognition � Green Seal independent non-profit org. that promotes the mfg. , purchase and use of environmentallysafe leadership stds. greenseal. org � GREENGUARD independent non-profit org. that oversees programs to establish indoor air stds. for products, environments /buildings. greenguard. org

More GREEN recognition � Energy Star joint EPA/Dept. of Energy program to help save $ and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices energystar. gov � Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Promotes/enhances well-managed forests through credible certification: enviro. Responsible; socially acceptable; economically viable fscus. org

Yet more! � Cradle to Cradle What’s old is new again! Check out mbdc. com � ISO 14001 Guidepost standards for all things green

How can UNICOR help YOU? Get to know us! � Embedded vs. Bolted-on Sustainability � We live, breathe and practice green from the “inside-out” (have since the mid 1980 s) � Like GSA, we help you meet green purchasing mandates � Paperless on-line ordering: unicor. gov � Green-coded Schedule of Products � A FULL SERVICE RECYCLING PROGRAM !

UNICOR’s Federal E-Waste Disposal Program � FREE Shipping (full trailer load) � FREE Refurbishment � FREE Recycling � FREE Data Destruction � We meet all national standards; � Integrated part of a national e-scrap solution � Our vendors must sign no landfill certification, follow a restrictive export policy; agree to site inspections

UNICOR Accepts… � Computer Equipment � Office Equipment � Communications Equipment � Audio Visual Equipment � Electronic Games…and so much more! � CHECK OUT UNICOR. GOV for more info. � Virtually anything attached to a plug!

UNICOR Recycling Benefits � Donation vs. abandonment/ destruction � Landfill avoidance: Nearly 120 million pounds of material collected in the past 3 years. � Benefits the donating agency, the environment and public safety & health

We’re Certified! � UNICOR meets GSA Bulletin FMR B-34 requirements for disposal of federal electronics assets � We are R-2 (Responsible Recycling), ISO and � OHSAS Certified �Very rigorous standards �Ensures best practices �Only a 3 rd Party Auditor can certify a recycler has met R 2 standards – very rigorous

The National Strategy For Electronic Stewardship � Inter-agency Task Force co-chaired by the EPA, GSA, and White House Council on Environmental Quality. � Report Issued in July 2011

The National Strategy For Electronic Stewardship � The Federal Government leads by example ◦ ◦ Maximize re-use of electronic products Clear data stored on electronic equipment Track used electronics through the process Ensure all federal electronics are processed by certified recyclers (i. e. R 2)

R-2 Processing & Collection � Seven Processing Facilities Atwater, CA Fort Dix, NJ Lewisburg, PA Marianna, FL Leavenworth, KS � Ten Collection Centers Atlanta, GA Denver, CO Miami, FL Phoenix, AZ Washington, DC Tucson, AZ Texarkana, TX Fort Worth, TX Sheridan, OR San Fran. , CA New York City and Devens, MA (July 2014)

“Walking the Talk” from Outside-In � UNICOR Washington, DC hq. energy costs reduced by 3% � Configured with green furniture and signage � Outdated computers go directly to UNICOR recycling processing facilities � Convenient drop off centers during Earth Day events each year �A recent Earth Day event resulted in 36 tons of electronics materials saved from landfills!

UNICOR Office Furniture. Products � Value added seating and case goods through increased product lifecycles � Domestic raw materials � Due diligence performed with suppliers; aligned sustainability practices � Reduce manufacturing � waste; zero mfg. waste is goal � Measure, reduce, report carbon emissions

Furniture: More to the Point � Seating: �extensive range of 100% recycled seating fabrics � 100% recyclable foam cushioning/plastics � Case goods: �All wood derived from renewable resources �Forest Stewardship Council Certified suppliers �Laminates: 20% post-industrial recycled content � Systems: �Polyester fabric 100% recycled �Metal components 100% recyclable

There’s more � Water-based finishes free of VOCs since 1985 � Packaging optimized to eliminate waste � North American vendor suppliers comply with strict environmental/ safety standards � US Green Buildings Council � WORLD CHAIR: Greenest � GREENGUARD certified

Green beyond furniture � Printed materials �Recycled paper �Soy/vegetable based inks � Mattresses �Recycled foam cushioning, plastics and cotton �Scrap baling and sales to recyclers

And more… � Fleet operations �Rebuilt HUMVEE/tactical wheeled vehicles �Our reclamation/rebuilding ops save up to 60% vs. buying new equipment � Industrial products �Recycled plastic signage �Air filtration to improve indoor air quality � Electronics �Energy efficiency through solar panels

“Re-purposed” Lives � UNICOR minimizes environmental impact to a higher degree � We “re-purpose” lives � through job/life skills training and productive work experience � An offender’s ability to successfully assimilate in today’s world, upon release, helps rebuild families and underserved communities

UNICOR ~ We’re life changing � Serving from a core belief that we make a positive impact on people’s lives and on the overall well-being of our society � UNICOR has achieved measurable success for offenders, post-release. � They are: � 24 % less likely to return to prison � 14% more likely to become gainfully employed vs. non-participating offenders

UNICOR. GOV Visit us, on-line! Take advantage of our Recycling program! Call me! Jan Hynson 202. 305. 3515 Jan. Hynson@usdoj. gov