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NASA’s vision and strategy are to efficiently increase procurement of environmentally friendly products and services that are secure, climate resilient, and do not contribute to climate change.

Members of the Sustainability team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida look over appliances donated for reuse or recycling in conjunction with America Recycles Day. America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States. Kennedy partnered with several organizations in order to donate as many of the items as possible to those who could use them the most in the Space Coast community. Space center personnel brought in electronic waste, gently used household goods, clothing and more.
Members of the Sustainability team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida look over appliances donated for reuse or recycling in conjunction with America Recycles Day.
NASA/Kim Shiflett

What’s Up?

NASA is reviewing current sustainable acquisition training to identify changes needed to align with current environmental requirements and how to increase proficiency in FPDS data entry.

Did You Know?

In a collaborative effort between NASA Headquarters Office of Procurement, NASA Centers, and NASA’s Recycling and Sustainable Acquisition community of practice, NASA Form 1707 Special Approvals and Affirmations of Requisitions; Section 3 Environmental/Sustainable Acquisition is being reviewed to more accurately reflect contract requirements for sustainable procurement reporting in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

Sustainability Moment

An ethically produced and durable product helps the environment both not only now, but also in the long term. Longer lasting products make our environment healthier by reducing and pollution, and less is sent to the landfill. If the product is eco-friendly, for example by using environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo, or renewable energy sources such as solar, its immediate ecological footprint is reduced.

Consider an eco-friendly alternative when purchasing an everyday item:

  • A solar powered keyboard to replace continuous battery usage
  • A composter to reduce food waste and plastic garbage bag usage 
  • Bamboo toothbrushes with biodegradable nylon bristles 
  • Metal straws/silicone straws to replace single-use plastic straws
  • Reusable beeswax food storage wrap as a replacement for plastic wrapping 
  • Wool dryer balls to replace fabric softener sheets and the harsh chemicals within 

You can read information about buying sustainable products here: https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/why-buy-greener-products

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