Various sections of the specifications contain requirements for materials
that have been designated by EPA as being products which are or can be made
with recovered or recycled materials. These items, when incorporated into
the work under this contract, shall contain at least the specified
percentage of recycled or recovered materials unless adequate justification
(non-availability) for non-use is provided. When a designated item is
specified as an option to a non-designated item, the designated item
requirements apply only if the designated item is used in the work.
1.4
EPA PROPOSED ITEMS INCORPORATED IN THE WORK
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NOTE: EPA encourages expansion of preference
programs beyond the EPA designated items in order to
maximize purchases of recycled products and foster
additional markets for recovered materials.
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Products other than those designated by EPA are still being researched and
are being considered for future Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG)
designation. It is recommended that these items, when incorporated in the
work under this contract, contain the highest practicable percentage of
recycled or recovered materials, provided specified requirements are also
met.
1.5
EPA LISTED ITEMS USED IN CONDUCT OF THE WORK BUT NOT INCORPORATED IN
THE WORK
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NOTE: This paragraph is to encourage the Contractor
to use recycled or recovered materials in daily
administrative operations.
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There are many products listed in 40 CFR 247 which have been designated or
proposed by EPA to include recycled or recovered materials that may be used
by the Contractor in performing the work but will not be incorporated into
the work. These products include office products, temporary traffic
control products, and pallets. It is recommended that these
non-construction products, when used in the conduct of the work, contain
the highest practicable percentage of recycled or recovered materials and
that these products be recycled when no longer needed.
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