Common use of Purpose and Policy Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that recycling and going green are important for environmental concerns. The Agency recognizes that it can make more efficient use of natural resources by maximizing recycling and preventing waste wherever possible. Any recycling programs established by the parties will be done in a cost effective manner. The administration will make every reasonable effort to see that employees are environmentally conscious. Parties agree that revenue generated from recycling be used in accordance with the statute. The agency is committed to supporting Federal government efforts to increase energy efficiency; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities; conserve and protect water resources through efficiency, reuse, and storm water management; eliminate waste, recycle, and prevent pollution; design, construct, maintain, and operate high performance sustainable buildings; and inform Federal employees about these goals. The issue of recycling will periodically be on the agenda of, and be dealt with at the National Level Union/Management Committee meetings. The union may request an annual briefing during the February UM meeting on the recycling program and going green efforts at SSA, which may include a discussion on funds collected and expenses of the program. SSA will make information available to SSA employees regarding the Agency Recycling Program and recycling information on the agency intranet.

Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that recycling and going green are important for environmental concerns. The Agency recognizes that it can make more efficient use of natural resources by maximizing recycling and preventing waste wherever possible. Any recycling programs established by the parties will be done in a cost effective manner. The administration will make every reasonable effort to see that employees are environmentally conscious. Parties agree that revenue generated from recycling be used in accordance with the statute. The agency is committed to supporting Federal government efforts to increase energy efficiency; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities; conserve and protect water resources through efficiency, reuse, and storm water management; eliminate waste, recycle, and prevent pollution; design, construct, maintain, and operate high performance sustainable buildings; and inform Federal employees about these goals. The issue of recycling will periodically be on the agenda of, and be dealt with at the National Level Union/Management Committee meetings. The union may request an annual briefing during the February UM meeting on the recycling program and going green efforts at SSA, which may include a discussion on funds collected and expenses of the program. SSA will make information available to SSA employees regarding the Agency Recycling Program and recycling information on the agency intranet.. Article 13‌‌‌‌‌‌