General Services Administration
Social Security Administration
Eliminate Paper Towels
Simple idea but this would save millions wasted a year considering we have 2 million federal employees. Paper towels have to be purchased, shipped, stored and disposed of. This would make government wide more eco friendly by saving trees and eliminating the amount of waste we produce. The air dryers (without heat) are a very cost effective and would pay for themselves quickly.
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General Services Administration
Performance Measures, Savings for Shipping and Sustainability
In addition to saving the shipping cost of $47, delivery in-person saves processing time, and improves sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint for transportation and packaging.
A technique to promote sustainability and cost... more »
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Implement a parking cashout program nationally
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General Services Administration
Planned Building Shut-downs
Within an agency, each building will decide on one day per month to shut down operations. This effort will save energy and reduce the agency's carbon footprint, directly reducing energy and real estate costs.
Employees will be encouraged to telework, which contributes to happier employees with better work/life balances.
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Sell Government Motor Vehicles (20 Years and Older)
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Department of Homeland Security
Incentivizing Responsible Coast Guard Fuel Consumption.
Coast Guard guidelines for vessel transit planning are intended to maximize operational effectiveness. Each vessel in the fleet is expected to transit at a speed that uses fuel efficiently; enabling the unit to spend more time in the operating area, reducing wear on engines and saving money. Regrettably there is not an effective monitoring and enforcement mechanism to ensure personnel adhere to these standards.... more »
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mandate Electrical Demand Reduction During Off-Duty Hours
Too many lights, fans & monitors remain on after hours. The savings will be tens of millions of dollars (or more). This will also create added synergy in regard... more »
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General Services Administration
Support Digital and Electronic Documentation
Since joining I have noticed that for every 6 cubes there is a printer! The office I left had one multi-function machine for 45 people, yet my new colleagues continue to go on and on about how much paper they... more »
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Reduce Drinking Fountain Water and Energy Waste
Water drinking fountains are wasteful; unless... more »
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Executive Office of the President
Pay to Plug In Electric Vehicles
I realize that plugging in at work is "theft of service" from the DoD electricity bills. I would like to pay my installation to reimburse them for the electricity I use.
A friend of mine is an instructor at the US Naval Academy, and has worked out the details on this idea.... more »