Federal Electronics Challenge
The 2007-2008 Electronics Reuse and Recycling Campaign (ERRC)
has ended!
Winners are being determined and a list will be posted on the 2007-2008 ERRC Web site.
What is the Challenge?
The Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) is a partnership program that encourages federal facilities and agencies to:
- Purchase greener electronic products.
- Reduce impacts of electronic products during use.
- Manage obsolete electronics in an environmentally safe way.
Why Electronics?
The purchasing, use, and disposition of electronics, such as computers, printers, and mobile phones, has significant environmental impacts. Electronic equipment may contain toxic constituents, consume significant energy during use, and present complex challenges when disposed of. These characteristics present opportunities and responsibilities in managing electronic products to reduce the environmental impacts associated with each phase of the electronics life-cycle acquisition and procurement, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life management.
Why Should the Federal Government Get Involved?
The federal government, which purchases approximately $68 billion* worth of information technology equipment and services annually, has the opportunity to provide leadership in the environmentally sound and cost effective management of electronic assets throughout their life-cycle. Purchasing or leasing new equipment provides the opportunity to obtain environmentally preferable electronics. Appropriate management of equipment during use can reduce energy use and extend the life of electronics. Disposition of electronics provides the opportunity for reuse or environmentally responsible recycling. The FEC assists federal agencies and facilities become leaders in electronics stewardship and face the challenges posed by electronics acquisition, use and disposal.
