Federal Agencies Asked to Use Green Hotels

On Sept. 30, the General Services Administration released guidelines for sustainable travel for federal agencies. Aside from recommending that government agencies substitute teleconferencing and webcasts for face-to-face meetings whenever possible, the directive offers the following strategies: selecting meeting sites that are accessible by public transportation; holding meetings at green hotels and meeting facilities; and scheduling events concurrently to maximize overlapping attendance. Download a copy of the travel policy here.