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Recognizing that public officials' resources are limited, this section will offer relevant guidance documents, policies, educational material, boiler plate language, and other relevant materials that may be helpful in establishing sustainability programs at state facilities.





Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Guide -- A memo outlining the steps for creating an annual greenhouse gas inventory for Massachusetts state agencies  

New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Climate Change Action Plan  

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Mercury and Toxics Reduction

Mercury Guidance for Agencies  

Mercury Checklist for Water Treatment Plants  

Mercury Checklist for Schools and Related Institutions  

Mercury Checklist for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities  

Mercury Checklist for Everyone Else  

DEP fact sheet on the effects of mercury in the environment  

DEP fact sheet on mercury found in households  

DEP fact sheet on the health effects of mercury  

Flouresent Lamp Contract FAC26 OSD Statewide Contract for the Collection and Recycling of Fluorescent Lamps, HID Lamps, Ballasts, Computer Equipment & Batteries and Mercury Containing Devices

Fluorescent Lamp Management for Consumers  MSWord document

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Kit for Building Managers: How to implement an IPM Program in your buildings  

Massachusetts State Sustainability Fact Sheet #1: Mercury Issues, Management & Alternatives  

Massachusetts Zero Mercury Strategy report  

Mercury Information for the Medical and Surgical Supplies Contract    HSP16

New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Mercury Action Plan 1998  

New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Mercury Action Plan 2001 Implementation Guide  

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Recycling & Waste Prevention

Bottles and Cans Recycling Poster **Free Download**

Massachusetts Recycling Facts Poster **Free Download**

Mixed Paper Recycling Poster **Free Download**

DEP Commercial Waste Disposal Assessment Report  

Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) Recycling Policy  

Highlights of the Massachusetts Beyond 2000 Solid Waste Master Plan  MSWord document

Massachusetts Universal Waste Rule for Small Quantity Waste Generators  MSWord document

Massachusetts Waste Bans -- Frequently Asked Questions  MSWord document

RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES -- A Guide for Architects and Contractors   April 2005  

Motivating Employees to Reduce Waste in the Workplace  MSWord document

Solid Waste & Recycling Services statewide contract #ST1J391 and
Solid Waste & Recycling Services Contractor Chart  

Source Reduction Resources on the Web   MSWord document

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Sustainable Design & Construction

Sustainable Design for Green Schools Fact Sheet **Free Download**

Div Capital Asset Management (DCAM) Sustainable Design & Construction Guidelines MSWord document

Massachusetts State Sustainability Fact Sheet #2: Sustainable Design & Construction: High Performance Buildings, Public Health & the Environment  

Massachusetts Sustainable Design Roundtable Background & Meeting Notes from February 6th, 2002  

Pennsylvania Green Building Maintenance Manual -- This manual is for environmentally preferable operation and maintenance of government buildings.  

Portland Oregon Green Office Guide -- A guide to greening your bottom line through a resource-efficient office environment -- City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development   

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Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program - Information on Environmentally Preferable Products available through statewide contracts

EOEA Directive regarding the purchase of cleaner boat engines by state agencies  PDF document

Press Release - EPA, Marine Industry Associations and MA EOEA Announce Initiative for Cleaner Outboard Motorboat Engines  

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Financial Resources

State Sustainability Agency Environmental Projects Initiative (MAEPI) FY02-FY03 - Information on funding opportunities for environmentally sustainable projects at state agencies  MSWord document

NAPCOR Eastern Region Recycling Grant RFP - NACPOR's Request for Proposal for PET Plastic Bottle Recycling Projects

Other Grant Opportunities - Other possible grant opportunities identified by, but not affiliated with,the State Sustainability Program. These funding opportunities are listed to assist state agencies in locating funding for environmental projects, but are not endorsed by the Massachusetts State Sustainability Program.  MSWord document

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Environmental Management Systems

Public Agency Environmental Management System Champions
Please check back for more information on EMSs at state facilities

The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive, whose mission is to promote sustainable environmental stewardship throughout the federal government, has established EMS Directives and Policies for key Federal agencies and departments: The above link connects to the complete list. However, the following may be useful to a wider public audience:

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