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• Read and follow Service procurement policies and Federal preferences in

 301 FW 1 â€� 7, Acquisition Policies, and A Practical Greening Manual at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• Nominate individuals, projects, and teams for annual awards programs such as those identified in Exhibit 2.

• Carpool and share rides.
• Use public transportation.
• Bike or walk to work.
• Adopt telework practices where available.

• 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.â€�
• Hold office contests for ideas and activities for energy savings.
• See the Division of Engineering for “How Can We Save Energy at Our Facilityâ€� tips.

• Incorporate sustainable or “green themesâ€� 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.

• Reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the time you let your vehicle idle.
• Maintain vehicles (e.g., maintain tire inflation, change air filters, and observe appropriate speeds).
• Procure bio-based products; recycle waste oil, anti-freeze, and other fluids; and provide proper materials storage.
• Choose EPA-compliant repair centers where available, and request that repair and maintenance shops use green materials and practices.
• Reduce fuel consumption by combining trips in vehicles and making fewer vehicle runs per week.

• Promote the use of composting practices.

• 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.

• Turn off printers, copiers, personal computers, and monitors when idle for periods of 1 hour or more.
• Activate and use the ENERGY STAR® “power saverâ€� and “sleep features.â€�

• Promote and follow the recycling program at your facility.

• Identify training opportunities to learn more about sustainable practices, environmental management systems, or other issues based on your role and responsibilities (also see Exhibit 2).