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NIH Environmental Management System

Take Action to Protect the Future

Managed by the Office of Research Facilities, Division of Environmental Protection (DEP)

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Join Events & Campaigns!​

Attend environmental events and participate in campaigns to learn about and promote environmental programs at the NIH.

  • NIH Earth Day  - celebrate sustainability and empower the n​ext generation during this Take Your Child to Work Day event. Activities cover a variety of environmental topics ranging from waste management and pollution to stormwater erosion and habitat preservation.
  • America Recycles Day  - take this opportunity to declutter your office or lab of non-accountable electronics and soft plastic film.
  • NIH Green Labs Fair  - stay up to date with the latest green lab products and lab procedures.
  • HHS Kids' Earth Day Poster Contest  - this annual contest helps educate NIH staff about the Earth Day theme with carefully crafted art submitted by children in grades K-12. Virtual backgrounds featuring all NIH submissions are available on the NEMS website.
  • National Energy Awareness Month​  - use the month of October to remind staff about energy best management practices and encourage them to reassess their home and office space use.
  • Mindful Printing  - consider how you can minimize printing and paper use by adopting a mindful printing attitude.

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​​​​​​Picture of tree planting and banner at the 2024 NIH Earth Day





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