Tag: Recycling
Don’t Throw Away The Potential Of A Waste Audit
Facility management should perform audits regularly, track the results of any changes made, and modify waste management programs as needed.
Think Smart About Facility Waste
IoT connected devices can help facility management redefine waste management protocols.
Global Dow Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
Sustainability was at the forefront of the project with green construction and demolition practices employed throughout Dow Chemical Company's new Midland, MI headquarters.
How Have Companies’ Views On Sustainability Changed?
Over the past decade, more companies have come to realize that sustainability, cost savings, risk aversion, and business growth all go hand in hand.
Restrooms That Recapture Water And Waste
At Georgia Tech, green restrooms inside a new campus building include composting toilets.
Public Space Recycling Bin Grant Application Open
The Coca-Cola Foundation, Keep America Beautiful grants are available to increase public space recycling collection infrastructure.
November 15 Is America Recycles Day
This week, nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, in concert with the U.S. EPA, has conducted a series of initiatives to showcase what's possible through recycling.
Commercial Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years
Since 1999, more than 200 million square feet of used ceiling panels have been recycled through the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program.
Bonnaroo Turns 180 Tons Of Trash Into Treasure
With Help from Eco-Products, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival turned 180 tons of what would have been waste into compost after the four-day event.
Greening The Building Envelope
The road to a more sustainable future for building materials and products is multi-faceted.
EPA Recognizes St. Louis Cardinals’ Decade Of Reducing Food Waste
Last year, the Cardinals and concessionaire Delaware North diverted more than 226 tons of food from landfills and donated almost 10 tons of food equal to 13,000 meals to those in need.
Insurance Company Earns Sustainability At Work Gold Certification
In recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices—including recycling, landscaping and transportation efforts—Standard Insurance Company received Portland's Sustainability at Work gold workplace certification.
EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners
The 10 winning organizations collectively prevented and diverted over 356,000 tons of waste from entering landfills, saving them over $19.6 million in landfill fees.
Biodigester Handles New York Food Distributor’s Organic Waste
Faced with New York City's stringent commercial recycling laws as part of its “Zero Waste Design Guidelines,” Jersey Lynne Farms composts its solid food waste into drain-safe wastewater on site.
Armstrong Flooring Supports Product Sample Recycling Programs
The initiatives ensure that product samples live on beyond the specification process, through recycling efforts that also inspire future designers and artists.
Downtown LA Auto Group Recognized For Recycling
Multi-site car dealership improved its waste management by participating in recycLA, a public-private partnership offering recycling services to Los Angeles businesses.
Impact Occupant Behavior To Increase Recycling Rates
Facilities teams are a key to encouraging and easing this waste management effort.
Facility Executive | February 2019 Issue
The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Applications Open For 2018 Recycling Bins Grant
Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful mark America Recycles Day with recycling bins grant program for public spaces and facilities.
Bring In The New…With Remanufactured Furniture
Remanufactured furniture is an option that facility managers will want to consider for financial and sustainability reasons.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.