Smarter Solutions For A Better Environment

Clean air and water initiatives focus on the reduction and prevention of pollution. To help attain these environmental goals, GSA contracted for applicable "chemical" items in the supply system to have reduced pollutants—items such as paints, coatings, sealants, cleaners, and degreasers. To do this, GSA modified product specifications for these types of items to require the reduction/elimination of detrimental components. The process will continue to explore further reductions, where possible, and work with such agencies as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pursue the goals of 'environmentally preferable' purchasing, as defined in Executive Order 13101. Purchasing these products from GSA means meeting the procurement requirements established by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 23.7 and Executive Order 13101.

The GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide is a major source of information about the thousands of environmentally oriented products and services that GSA makes available to help federal agencies meet their environmental requirements.