Buildings consume a significant amount of our natural resources and have a wide range of environmental impacts. These environmental concerns are a key driver behind the sustainable design movement.
Tag: Environment
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: DEFINITY PAR38 By Lighting Science Group
The DEFINITY PAR38 LED lightbulb from Lighting Science Group is the industry's first LED bulb to receive the ENERGY STAR label. The bulb is...
Rubbermaid Partners With Recycling Group
The company is the first commercial-sector sponsor of the Recycling Organizations of North America.
Forbo Flooring Expands Production Capacity
An recent expansion to its Kirkcaldy, Scotland facility aims to reduce lead times for its MCT product significantly.
ASHRAE Competition Gives Students Practical Experience
Engineering practices such as building information modeling (BIM), geothermal, and combined cooling, heating, and power were highlighted in the winning entries in the 2010 ASHRAE Student Design Competition.
Closed Loop Paper Use
TD Bank is participating in a program to ensure a portion of paper used at its facilities is recycled and reused.
Standard For K-12 Products Under Development
NSF International and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) are working on this tool to certify health, safety, and environmental aspects of products and equipment for educational settings.
On The Road To Zero Waste, $20 At A Time
GAF’s Cobra® Ridge Vent plant, located in the northern Atlanta suburb of Cumming, GA, is a bright, highly automated, state-of-the-art facility — the type...
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Surface Reaction From Patcraft
This carpet collection is Cradle to Cradle certified and can help to earn LEED points.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Matting Advice from EcoPath
The company has put in place a team of specialists to counsel facility managers on how its recyclable entryway matting solution can serve their buildings.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Waste Management, Recycling, and Diversion from IEA
The International Environmental Alliance (IEA) provides full service waste management, recycling, and diversion services for facilities of all types and sizes.
FM Landscape Professional Recognized
The Professional Grounds Management Society will present its E. Earl Wilson Award to Jeffrey Bourne of the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Recreation.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Adhesive & Ink Remover From Daimer Industries
Daimer Industries Inc., a Woburn, MA- based supplier of cleaning products, has introduced Eco-Green® Adhesive & Ink Remover for Public Works operations. This industrial...
Trendway Garners SCS Certification For Pack
Pack, a desking, filing, and storage system, has achieved the Indoor Advantage Gold indoor air quality certification.
EMCOR Recognized By EPA
The company's Construction Services in Indiana was recently named an Energy Star Service and Product Provider (SPP) partner.
Cooling Cleanup Volunteers
Kohler Rental is providing air conditioning and power generation equipment to assist wildlife cleanup in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Cutting-edge Online Campaign – 'My Gulf Action' – Allows Everyone to Take Direct Action...
SmartPower, the nation's leading non-profit marketers of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency, announced today the launch of My Gulf Action, an online campaign for individuals who are deeply concerned about the BP oil spill and want to help reduce our nation's collective reliance on fossil fuels.
NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Greenpipe By Aquatherm
This recyclable piping system is designed specifically for potable water applications.
Kimball Office Recognized For Sustainable Action
The furniture company has been accepted into the Indiana DEP Environmental Stewardship Program.
EPA Monitors Air Outside Schools
The year old initiative monitors air quality surrounding a selection of schools around the United States.
Water Leaks Can Add Up
Toilets, sinks, and landscaping fixtures should be checked to identify unnecessary water costs.