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On September 23, 2008, Dan Beard held a press conference to launch the House's introduction of compostable water bottles to all the House's eateries. This video features William Fitzgerald, Halifax Va. County Board of Supervisors; Robert Smith, Owner of Grand Springs; Bill Horner, CEO Naturally Iowa, Aidan Murphy, VP Restaurant Associates, Rep. Virgil Goode (R-Virginia) and Dan Beard.

Dan unveiled the zero-emission electric vehicle with the help of actor Ed Begley Jr. from the television series "Living with Ed" and Congressmen Earl Pomeroy. The vehicle is manufactured by North Dakota based Global Electric Motocars (GEM) and was purchased as part of the "Green the Capitol" initiative. (running time 01:09)

Click play to see how the Green the Capitol Office is putting their ideas into action. Meet the key players and learn how we are accomplishing immediate goals, while planning our future objectives. Most importantly, become aware of how the House community is becoming more eco-friendly and how you can help. (running time 10:22)

Click play to see a Special Order session of Congress concerning the Green the Capitol program. (running time 56:51)

Click play to see the NBC report highlighting greening accomplishments and ongoing efforts to make the House more environmentally friendly. Watch Daniel P. Beard, House Chief Administrative Officer, discuss challenges in reducing the House's carbon footprint and making the House a model of sustainability. (running time 01:46)

Click play to see the Green the Capitol Initiative press conference with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on June 21, 2007. (running time 01:24)