GSA Helps Government Go Green

GSA Helps Government Go Green

Agency Leaders Highlight Green Initiatives

Los Angeles (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 23, 2008 -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), is utilizing its unique position as the government’s premier procurement agency to help client agencies meet their environmental mandates, Administrator Lurita Doan and other GSA officials said Wednesday.

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Whether it’s telework, hybrid cars and trucks, or sustainable design, GSA is perfectly positioned to help federal agencies fulfill their missions and help the environment at the same time.
“As the annual suppliers of billions of dollars worth of goods, services and workspace, GSA can – and should – play an enormous role in preserving our nation’s precious natural resources,” Doan said at a press conference at the 2008 GSA Expo.

Flanked by Jim Williams, Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service and David Winstead, Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, Doan noted that GSA offers thousands of “green” offerings, including alternative fuel vehicles and telework centers in the Washington, D.C. Metro region that save hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline annually.

“’Going Green’ is an important theme at this year’s Expo,” Doan said. “Whether it’s telework, hybrid cars and trucks, or sustainable design, GSA is perfectly positioned to help federal agencies fulfill their missions and help the environment at the same time.”

After remarks, Administrator Doan and Commissioners Williams and Winstead showed reporters some of the Green Initiatives on display, including flexible fuel vehicles, solar collectors and telecommuting initiatives. A groundbreaking solar park in Denver, Colo. is generating clean, renewable energy, while nearly 20 percent of GSA’s 12,000 workers are telecommuting, reducing fuel consumption and pressure on parking and road congestion.

GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers.

* Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government’s total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 208,000 vehicles.
* GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 425 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.
* GSA’s mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and E-Gov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.


Did You Know? GSA’s main Web site, www.gsa.gov, receives roughly 20 million visits each year.

InventHelp® Client Invents "Broiler Grate Cleaner" -- An Invention That Could Provide Deep, Thorough Cleaning For Grills

InventHelp® Client Invents "Broiler Grate Cleaner" -- An Invention That Could Provide Deep, Thorough Cleaning For Grills

InventHelp® is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 25, 2008 -- InventHelp®, America's largest inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Hudson, N.H.., has designed a tool for cleaning broiler grates. This invention is patented and a prototype is available.

The "Broiler Grate Cleaner" could scrub the top surface of a commercial broiler grate thoroughly while cleaning out hard-to-remove particles stuck deep in gaps. The invention would feature a pivoting construction, as well as tines that could "pinch" the sides of each grate stem for added effectiveness. The tool could improve quality and flavor of food by preventing soot contamination. The device requires no "breaking in." The unit would be a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver tool that would feature durable construction.

The Broiler Grate Cleaner would consist of a rake-shaped device made from steel. The invention would measure 38 inches long, three and a half inches wide and one fourth inch thick. The middle of the tool would be fitted with a six inch long handle that could be extended upward. The rake head would measure two and a half inches long and 3/8 inches thick and would be bent at a 135-degree angle. The rake head would measure three and a half inches wide and would be composed of five 3/8-inch tines. A 3/8-inch gap would exist between each pair of tines.

To use the tool, an individual would grip the vertical handle and the handle at the tip, place the tines atop the grate and move the tool in a back-and-forth motion across the grates. The user could tilt the rake sideways slightly, which would cause the tines to pinch the grate sections. A wet towel could be wrapped around the rake head to remove soot. Rubber grips could be featured on both handles.

InventHelp® is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review. If substantial interest is expressed, the company will attempt to negotiate for a sale or royalties for the inventor. For more information, telephone Dept. 05-BMA-2282 at (800) 851-6030. Learn more about InventHelp® and their Invention Submission services at http://press.inventhelp.com.