August - September 2008 - (includes updates and photos on the following):

• Waste Minimization & Recycling
• Energy
• Alternative Commuting
• Greening Our Food Services
• Greening Our Landscaping

June - July 2008

• Energy Updates - Electric Usage in July, Energy Saving Tips
• Alternative Transportation - Bicycling
• Waste Minimization and Recycling
• USDA Headquarters Food Service - Farm to Cafeteria
• Did You Know?

May 2008

• Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs and Mercury
• Recycling Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs at USDA Headquarters
• May Recycling Totals
• Energy Management
• Greening Our Food Service
• Sustainable Landscaping
• U. S. Botanic Gardens Sustainability Exhibit
  
  

April 2008

• Closing the Circle Award
• CSREES Green Team
• Energy Management
• Greening the Food Service
• Recycling Updates

• Recycle Updates
• Sustainable Landscaping
• Sustainable Operations Council Updates

February 2008

• Recycling and Waste Reduction Updates
• Federal Times Highlights USDA's Efforts in Sustainable Practices
• Green Housekeeping
• Energy Management
• Greening the USDA Headquarters Cafeterias

January 2008

• Food Service
• Energy and Water Management
• Electronic Stewardship Program
• Recycle/Waste Reduction News
• Sustainable Landscaping

December 2007

• Greening the Holiday Celebrations
• The Forest Service hosted a “No Waste” Holiday party
• The Departmental Administration Brunch also highlighted sustainable practices
• The Greening of the Food Service is continuing
• Energy Management Updates
• Recycle News
  

November 2007

• The November 15 America Recycles Day
• Recycle your CFC 2007 Catalog
• During the month of November we recycled approximately 41 tons of materials
• Sustainable Landscaping
• The Greening of our Food Services
• Winter Operations
• Energy Management
• Forest Service finds it easier to be green

October 2007

• Energy Awareness Activities
• "Vampire Electronics" Is Major Electricity User; Energy Star Program Noted
• Recycling
• Environmentally Beneficial Landscaping
• The Utility Energy Saving Contract

About the HQs Green Team (PDF;521Kb)

Should you have any questions about the current activities of the HQs Green Team, please contact:

• Ed Murtagh 202-720-5961 ed.murtagh@usda.gov
• Ed Hogberg 202-205-8923 edward.hogberg@usda.gov