Timonie Hood

At EPA Region 9 we have a strong focus on paper use reduction and have used FinePrint software to set defaults to duplex. It also allows users to easily choose to print multiple pages to a single sheet and reduces the margin sizes so that the font remains as large as possible. It tracks paper use reduction by user & I believe there’s a way to…[Read more]

I’d recommend GSA — they have great environmental products and services contracts.

The Recycled Products Cooperative is a great nonprofit green office supply store started under an EPA grant.

EPA provides additional guidance and links to green contract language, specifications, and suppliers at:

EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – http:…[Read more]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this!

My suggestions:

– Color code different types of milestones (Policy decisions, Video Contests, Twitter accts)
– Add more descriptive info — example: One Agency, One Voice brand compliance needs further explanation

VOLUNTEER SUMMER INTERN POSITION
WITH THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OFFICE

U.S. EPA’s Pacific Southwest Office seeks motivated and talented summer interns to work on zero waste, green products, green businesses, green building, and green communities. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste works on…[Read more]

Well, I’d definitely say I’m a Networker.

I believe I was the one who added that category on an earlier blog post. I was listed as a Thinker by the quiz, but I love to participate, so I’ll have to say that I’m a miscategorized Networker.

I’m continually amazed by the range of skills that people bring to public service & am glad to see all of the…[Read more]

We shared a MLK-Day-worthy breakfast feast with friends & wee ones & then relistened to his great speech, “Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam.”

http://bit.ly/MLKVietnamGreatSpeech

I joined GovLoop in January & am so thankful for the site.

I was, almost immediately, befriended by Adriel Hampton from the City of SF. I told him about my work on an EPA Region 9 Social Media Leadership Development project. We had lunch and I learned a lot! He has really been an inspiration & a wealth of knowledge.

Because what I was learning…[Read more]

@Zoysha

I like it a lot & feel that the Groups — at least in my field – Green Building — are really becoming active. I’ve helped some people w/ introductions & it seems really efficient. The thing I like most about it is that it’s so low maintenance. It’s also fascinating to see the web of interconnectedness that is us.