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Federal Green Challenge (FGC)

Federal Green Challenge (FGC)

The Federal Green Challenge (FGC), a national effort under the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Program, challenges EPA and other federal agencies throughout the country to lead by example in reducing the federal government's environmental impact. It furthers the goals of the President’s Executive Order Regarding Efficient Federal Operations.

FGC Target Areas

Federal agencies are challenged to make improvements in these areas: