Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 5090.5B
Examples of Significant Environmental Management Activities
(Areas of Excellence)
SOURCE REDUCTION
Significant reduction in usage; i.e. substitution of non-chlorinated solvents, reduced air emissions
Improved inventory and materials management; i.e. Hazmin Center (aka pharmacy)
Process improvement; i.e. efforts to reduce the solid waste stream
Education and outreach such as promoting unit and local awareness, and facilitating reduced emissions and
usage through partnerships with tenant or host, industry, or the community
RECYCLING
Innovative & Proactive Recycling Beyond the QRP
Proactive Recycling Without a QRP
Education and outreach
AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT
Procurement of recovered-content EPA designated products
Procurement of environmentally preferable products (i.e., "green" products that are not EPA designated items,
including bio-based products)
Use of innovative environmental procurement techniques
NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
Demonstrated environmental stewardship i.e. performing environmental planning for action pursuant to
guidance
Timely response to environmental issues affecting natural resources; i.e. limiting disturbance to land mass,
wetlands and aquatic environs; using good/best management practices
Education and outreach such as assisting other units, promoting local awareness, facilitating partnerships with
industry and the community