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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. waste prevention articles below.

waste prevention and recycling activities

Environment

EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners

June 25, 2019

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.

Environment

EPA Food Recovery Challenge Names 16 National Award Winners

November 21, 2017

In 2016, over 950 organizations participated in the program, diverting 740,000 tons of food from landfills or incinerators, and saving businesses up to $37 million in avoided waste disposal fees.

Facility Management & COVID-19

Aquaverve Launches Touchless Water Cooler Line

January 25, 2021

Stars Promote Safer Indoor Spaces Through WELL Health-Safety Rating

January 25, 2021

New Portable Sinks From T&S Brass

January 22, 2021

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Wiring & Cabling

Connectrac® Flex™ | Wireways, Power & Data For Any Environment

December 10, 2020

Connectrac® Flex™ provides invisible, movable power connections throughout a space via a unique floor-based power and data distribution system. We are quick to install and change without disruption unlike core drilling, trenching, and power poles.

FacilityBlog

Aquaverve Launches Touchless Water Cooler Line

Coronavirus Prevention & Safety January 25, 2021

The two models in Aquaverve's new touchless water cooler product line promote safer businesses, schools, and gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stars Promote Safer Indoor Spaces Through WELL Health-Safety Rating

Safety January 25, 2021

Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, and Robert DeNiro are among the celebrity ambassadors raising awareness about facilities that prioritize the health and safety of their staff and visitors.

Utilizing The IoT For Remote Monitoring

Technology January 25, 2021

To enhance operations, while simultaneously keeping those in the facilities safe, managers are increasingly leveraging IoT devices to remotely manage water, energy, and gas consumption.

Cybersecurity For Facilities Calls For Team Effort

Security January 19, 2021

To protect facilities, physical security and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined.

Disability Employment Toolkit For Small Businesses Available

FM Alert January 21, 2021

The Northeast ADA Center toolkit features practical advice on disability employment best practices, along with expert guidance on following Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

How To Design Circadian-effective Lighting For Schools, Hospitals

Energy Management & Lighting January 20, 2021

Guidance for designing circadian-effective lighting in K-12 classrooms and hospital patient rooms, while avoiding increased energy use, is now available from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Site Selection

Business Facilities – Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec January 25, 2021
SAP Labs Canada will open a research and development office in Montreal; Amazon adds five new facilities and 1,000 jobs. - Read: SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec at BusinessFacilities.com.
Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation January 25, 2021
While Millennials prioritize better hardware, Gen X wants more flexible work schedules to care for their families and Baby Boomers want a raise, finds the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study. - Read: Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation at BusinessFacilities.com.
Plug Power Inc. To Build New Innovation Center In New York State January 22, 2021
Plug Power Inc.'s $125 million project will create almost 380 jobs at a new state-of-the-art facility in Monroe County, NY. - Read: Plug Power Inc. To Build New Innovation Center In New York State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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