GreenPaperUpdate6 05

FNS Paper Initiative Update: 

FNS Paper Initiative Update FNS Meeting, San Francisco, CA June 1 – 2, 2005

History - One of the first FNS Initiatives: 

History - One of the first FNS Initiatives Higher recycled content paper. No chlorine bleaching. No old-growth forest content.

Used a 3 prong approach:: 

Used a 3 prong approach: Reduce Paper Use Buy “greener” paper Recycle and/or reuse the paper that is used.

Created Measurements/Tools: 

Created Measurements/Tools Developed ‘tiers’ or levels of participation Created baseline of participation by FNS Created FNS Paper portion of website

Successes of FNS Paper Initiative: 

Successes of FNS Paper Initiative ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY FOOTPRINT* -- Energy Usage: 56 billion BTUs Net Greenhouse Gases (CO2 Equivalents): 8.4 million pounds Solid Wastes: 3.2 million pounds Effluent Flow: 29 million gallons Wood: 8 million pounds * Figures derived from the Paper Calculator

But, More Importantly: 

But, More Importantly Campaign served as a catalyst for behavior change in participating agencies! We helped establish a new ‘norm’ for federal paper use on the west coast.

Campaign has transitioned to Web Based Support: 

Campaign has transitioned to Web Based Support Active contractor support was eliminated Future emphasis is to be web-based, educational Includes support for related activities such as the NW Paper Forum and the upcoming Wheat Straw2Paper meeting in Walla Walla,Wa. www.northwestpaperforum.org

Future of the FNS Paper Initiative: 

Future of the FNS Paper Initiative EPA HQ funded a major upgrade to the FNS Paper portion of the website Work will make the website more user friendly and interactive and include updated EPP policies Work will be completed in December 2005 After the upgrade, there will be a marketing and outreach informing other federal agencies about the upgrade

Slide9: 

“Act as a catalyst for change.” FNS Statement of Unity