Tag: circular economy

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to deploy its first electric delivery vehicles in 2024; plans to reduce $5 billion in operating costs will result in significant carbon reductions.

OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program recognizes Cintas location as a top worksite for safety and health management and practices. Plus, old uniforms get a new ride.

The specialty film producer's Lexington, KY manufacturing campus received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC).     

Facility managers can extend contract furniture lifecycles with proper care and re-upholstery.

Five students from Rwanda and United Arab Emirates collaborated to win 1st Prize and $30,000 with innovative organic pesticide-fertilizer to replace chemical products.

Five finalist teams from four continents will advance in pursuit of the Wege Prize 2022, a global competition for circular economy solutions.

A nationwide revamp of the recycling infrastructure led by the U.S. EPA moves downstream to facilities.

New high school workshop invites passionate students to solve “wicked problems” with whole-systems design thinking, sustainability, and the circular economy.

With indoor air quality a top concern in facilities, a circular economy approach gives existing HVAC equipment new life.

As part of its facilities projects, General Motors donated a plethora of its office furniture to local schools.

A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Made from waste, like fishing nets and old carpets, ECONYL regenerated nylon contributes to LEED v4 points in four main categories.

Facility professionals have the power to further the circular economy, and options are growing to discover new choices for office furniture and more.

Almost half the world's workers —1.5 billion people — work in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery, according to the United Nations. So, it’s no surprise that the theme for today's World Water Day is “Water and Jobs.”