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Federal Green Challenge (FGC)

  • EPA closes out the Federal Green Challenge

    • Read about the last federal agencies EPA recognized for their significant efforts in improving the sustainability of their facilities.

We are grateful for the dedication of our Federal Green Challenge participants and their efforts to reduce and divert waste. EPA is planning to evolve our Sustainable Materials Management partnership programs to align with our new priorities. At this time, we are no longer accepting new Federal Green Challenge participants. 

About the FGC

FGC was a national effort under EPA's Sustainable Materials Management Program, that challenged EPA and other federal agencies throughout the country to lead by example in reducing the federal government's environmental impact.  Federal offices or facilities voluntarily participated and committed to annual improvement goals in six target areas.

FGC is no longer active and EPA no longer updates the FGC webpages, but they may be useful as references or resources.

Challenge Results

This is an infographic for the Federal Green Challenge. The national program results are from 2013-2020. Participating Agencies diverted over 3.7 million tons of waste from landfills, saving $112 million. They also saved or recycled 1488.2 million gallons of potable water. Participants reduced fleet travel distance by 28.8 million miles, saved over 1.8 million gallons in fuel oil, and added 5,000+ electric vehicles to fleet. They sent 9,530 tons of used electronics to certified third party recyclers.

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  • Award Winners and their Stories 
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  • Learn from other Agencies
  • Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Building and Associated Instructions (pdf)
  • Executive Order 14057 – Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability
  • National Recycling Strategy

Target Areas

Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Energy
ENERGY
Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Water
WATER
Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Waste
WASTE
Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Transportation
TRANSPORTATION
Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Electronics
ELECTRONICS
Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Purchasing
PURCHASING
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Last updated on July 5, 2022
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