Environment

How Do Buildings Affect Climate Change? Why do sustainable building practices matter? Articles covering the broader concept of environmental awareness, including corporate social responsibility, climate change, and other news about how facility managers can impact the environment are included.



Making Energy Out Of Garbage

Dow chemical energy partnership with the EPA's landfill methane outreach program exceeds expectations in just one quarter.

November 15 Is "America Recycles Day"

Now in its 11 year, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products.

November 15 Is “America Recycles Day”

Now in its 11 year, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products.

KI Receives EPA Award

During 2007, the company eliminated 6.29 million pounds of industrial waste and raw materials in its packaging activities.

Florida Hotel Earns "Three Palms"

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs was recognized for conservation and pollution prevention measures.

Florida Hotel Earns “Three Palms”

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs was recognized for conservation and pollution prevention measures.

Kim Lighting Launches Environmental Initiative

“GreenWise™” provides information, resources, and recommendations to yield energy savings and return on investment.

Sustainable Site Guidelines Open For Comment

"Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks Draft 2008" contains more than 50 prerequisites and credit options that cover the gamut of sustainable landscape measures.

Sustainable Cleaning Award goes to OCS Cleaning and Environmental Services

Company awarded at World Federation of Building Service Contractors Congress for demonstrating commitment to cleaning for health, safety, and environment.

Potential For Increased Solar Energy Efficiency

Earlier this week, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announced that researchers there have discovered and demonstrated a new method for overcoming two major hurdles facing solar energy.

California City To Turn Waste Into Energy

Plant will recycle methane produced by waste water treatment facilities.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell’s Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell's Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

AGA, NativeEnergy, And Harrah’s Entertainment Launch Carbon Offset Program

Offsets purchased by Harrah's to mitigate environmental impact of trade event.

AGA, NativeEnergy, And Harrah's Entertainment Launch Carbon Offset Program

Offsets purchased by Harrah's to mitigate environmental impact of trade event.

Ohio U Installs Composter On Campus

Capable of processing up to two tons of compostable materials per day, the unit is among the largest in-vessel composting systems at a U.S. university.

ASHRAE Dedicates Renovated Headquarters

The 33,434 square foot building in Atlanta, last renovated in 1991, will serve as a "living laboratory" for energy efficiency and other sustainable strategies.

Dunkin’ Donuts Goes Green

The coffee and baked goods franchise marked the opening of its first LEED certified location last week in St. Petersburg, FL.

Dunkin' Donuts Goes Green

The coffee and baked goods franchise marked the opening of its first LEED certified location last week in St. Petersburg, FL.

EPA Taps Kohler For Inaugural Partner Of The Year Award

Promoting the WaterSense program assist with Kohler’s water conservation efforts.
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