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Federal Electronics Challenge

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Description

The Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) is a voluntary partnership program that empowers federal agencies to manage their electronics in an environmentally sound manner during all three life-cycle phases--acquisition and procurement, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life management of these assets. FEC is a flexible program that allows each partner to determine its own level of commitment. Partners target at least one life-cycle phase, setting goals to address their priorities.

Goal / Mission

The goal of the FEC is to empower federal agencies to achieve cost-effective, environmentally responsible electronics management throughout the product life cycle. This goal will be achieved in part by:
- Promoting ENERGY STAR® features.
- Extending the life span of equipment.
- Increasing the recovery rate and expanding the recycling infrastructure for electronics.
- Utilizing the concept of supply and demand to promote environmentally preferable electronic equipment.
- Reducing the volume and toxicity of electronic equipment waste.

Results / Accomplishments

The FEC Program has developed an annual recognition and awards program to celebrate the environmental achievements of leaders in the federal community. Agencies that have been recognized for significant achievements include Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, Oregon; Region 10 Environmental Protection Agency in Seattle, Washington; and Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Moffett Field, California.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Contact
Laura Nazef
U.S. EPA (7409M)
Washington, DC 20460
partner@electronicschallenge.net
http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/
Topics
Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Organization(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
2003
Location
USA
Additional Audience
Federal Facilities

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.
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