Obama: Feds must use recycled parts, conserve
When federal government employees go shopping for new technology and goods, they must now consider their energy effeciency and environmental impact, according to a story in Federal Computer Week.
President Obama said so in an Oct. 5 executive order. This excludes weapons systems, but not the other 95 percent of new products and services the feds buy. Employees must consider such things as the products' use of water and energy and if it's made of recycled materials, the story said.
The order also says consideration for the environment must be given when disposing of goods.
The order says its goal is “to establish an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the federal government and to make reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a priority for federal agencies."
The story says White House officials hope to create a clean energy economy and promote energy security with the new rules.
So, do you consider the environment when you make purchases? Is it appropriate for the federal government to lead by example or save taxpayer money and buy the cheapest stuff?
