GREEN: It’s the Right Thing to Do
In January 2007, the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive was formed. OFEE advises the federal agencies, makes recommendations concerning policy, facilitates implementation, provides a centralized focal point for assistance and direction, and helps educate and train people in the requirements of the E.O. The steering committee members are among the President’s chief advisors on environmental and acquisition issues, underscoring that successful integration of environmental and energy considerations into an agency’s daily operations requires close coordination by environmental, acquisition and facilities staff.
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
