Federal Green Challenge (FGC)
We are grateful for the dedication of our Federal Green Challenge participants and their efforts to reduce and divert waste. EPA is planning to evolve our Sustainable Materials Management partnership programs to align with our new priorities. At this time, we are no longer accepting new Federal Green Challenge participants.
About the FGC
FGC was a national effort under EPA's Sustainable Materials Management Program, that challenged EPA and other federal agencies throughout the country to lead by example in reducing the federal government's environmental impact. Federal offices or facilities voluntarily participated and committed to annual improvement goals in six target areas.
FGC is no longer active and EPA no longer updates the FGC webpages, but they may be useful as references or resources.
Challenge Results
![This is an infographic for the Federal Green Challenge. The national program results are from 2013-2020. Participating Agencies diverted over 3.7 million tons of waste from landfills, saving $112 million. They also saved or recycled 1488.2 million gallons of potable water. Participants reduced fleet travel distance by 28.8 million miles, saved over 1.8 million gallons in fuel oil, and added 5,000+ electric vehicles to fleet. They sent 9,530 tons of used electronics to certified third party recyclers.](/https/www.epa.gov/system/files/styles/small/private/images/2022-07/FRC%20Results%20Graphic_ADC_VF_07.05.2022-cropped.jpg?itok=ibBDk9QW)
Resources
- Award Winners and their Stories
- Webinar Materials
- Highlighted Success Stories
- Learn from Other Agencies
- Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Building and Associated Instructions (pdf)
- Executive Order 14057 - Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability
- National Recycling Strategy
Target Areas
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Energy](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2015-04/energy.gif?itok=I0Bv28Wf)
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Water](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2015-04/water.gif?itok=cUhPOzJQ)
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Waste](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2015-04/waste.gif?itok=vQEBTDJv)
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Transportation](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2015-04/transportation.gif?itok=tS1st_ka)
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Electronics](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2014-10/electronics.gif?itok=On5mEyV-)
![Federal Green Challenge Target Area: Purchasing](/https/www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2015-04/purchasing.gif?itok=AGm8DDyL)