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DAS Sustainability Program


Welcome to the DAS Sustainability Program
DAS Sustainability Program logo
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) strongly supports the Governor's vision of a sustainable government that spends taxpayers' money prudently and exercises wise stewardship of Oregon's environmental treasures. Because it plays a prominent role in state government, DAS can lead by example and help make sustainability the focus of all state agencies. DAS will infuse a culture of sustainability in state government.
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DAS Sustainability
Recycling Collection Changes in State Buildings
Recycling station at General Services Bldg
Starting April 1, co-mingled recycling means that state employees can now place CLEAN paper, plastics and metals into the same, blue barrels. However, there are some exceptions for cardboard, batteries and a few other items.
Flyer of changes to recycling collection (pdf)
Green Teams in DAS Buildings
DAS Green Team logo
Green teams are self-organized, grassroots and cross-functional groups of employees who voluntarily come together to educate, inspire and empower employees around sustainability. DAS recognizes the value and contributions of Green Teams and actively supports their efforts.
Green Team Tips and Best Practices
Resource Conservation
The Department of Administrative Services' (DAS) buildings are resource conservation zones. That means DAS works hard to save energy and water in its buildings and ensures everyone recycles to the best of their ability. DAS' goal is to save taxpayer money and provide the best stewardship of the environment that we can.
Tenant information and conservation tips
Waste-Free DAS
Potlucks will now be waste-free at DAS.
Lunches and social events generate a lot of waste. While they serve an important role to create a sense of community among department staff, they should also model the culture of sustainability at DAS. We plan to ensure that our lunches, potlucks, parties, and public events create little to no waste.
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Sustainability Program Closed on Friday, March 19
Sign: closed March 19
Due to state budget reductions, the Department of Administrative Services will be closed on Friday, March 19, 2010. DAS offices will re-open on Monday, March 22. Thank you for your patience.
Field Trips
Oregon Sustainability Board meeting and tour of SolarWorld in Hillsboro
DAS encourages employees to participate in field trips. The trips go to sustainable businesses and community resources in Salem and Portland.
Field trip schedule and photo albums
Interagency Sustainability Coordinators Network
The Interagency Sustainability Coordinators Network is comprised of representatives from the top 25 key agencies that impact sustainability. The Network meets six times a year and ensures state agencies are collaborating on sustainability programs and projects.
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