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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 1: History of Radiation Protection

When did humans discover radioactivity, and how have we used it since? Teach your students about how we have protected people from ionizing radiation throughout history with this free classroom activity.

EPA Region 8, Memo on Desktop Printer Ink Cartridges Policy & Voluntary Printer Turn-in

This memo requests EPA Region 8 users to voluntarily turn-in their desktop printers and notifies users of the Region 8 policy to not provide maintenance or ink and toner cartridges for desktop printers.

Extending the Life of Electronic Equipment, 6/26/2012

Resource provides guidance to federal agencies and facilities on extending the life of electronic equipment in use at their organization.

Federal Electronics Challenge: 2005 Accomplishments Summary, 8/4/2006

FEC accomplishments in implementing environmentally sound electronics stewardship to provide educational and technical assistance to federal agencies.

Sample Policy and Guidance Language for Power Management and Powering Down, 6/26/2012

Language for power management and powering down policies.

Compressed Air Dusters and Environmental Concerns, 6/26/2012

Fact sheet reviews some of the environmental concerns related to compressed air dusters, which are commonly used to clean electronics.

Electronics Reuse and Donation, October 6, 2011.

Presentation on federal options for electronics reuse and donation presented at the FEC Partner Teleconference.

EPA in Tennessee

Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Tennessee and TN environmental conditions.

EPA in South Carolina

Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in South Carolina and SC environmental conditions.

Electronics Recycling in the Federal Community, September 8, 2011

Presentation on federal options for electronics recycling presented at the FEC Partner Teleconference.

Measurement and Reporting of Electronics Stewardship Activities, March 2013

Presentation on measurement and reporting of electronics stewardship activities as presented at the Federal Electronics Challenge Partner Teleconference.

Sample Policy and Guidance Language for Federal Electronics Acquisition, 5/24/2012

This document provides sample language for policies or guidance specifying electronics acquisition.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6: Printer Consolidation Case Study, 12/13/2011

Describes the environmental and financial impact of printers and a strategy for printer consolidation.

Electronics Stewardship and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Federal Electronics Challenge Partner Call, September 2012

Presentation is an overview of the EMS management system that integrates environmental concerns and issues into the organization's management processes.