Former EPA Head Christine Todd Whitman Urges Bold Steps on Energy and the Environment
Whitman asserts that doing right by the environment should be part of any strategy to spur economic growth.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Lost In Space
For astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper, gravity got the better of her and her tool bag during yesterday's maintenance mission in space.
Herman Miller Shares Social Responsibility Progress Report
Report details Michigan company's progress in a variety of social areas during its past fiscal year.
Making Energy Out Of Garbage
Dow chemical energy partnership with the EPA's landfill methane outreach program exceeds expectations in just one quarter.
Students Voice Optimism About Future of Occupational Safety Professionals
Students see opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and the "green" movement despite the troubled economy.
New Report Illustrates Challenges Of Meeting Energy Targets For Federal Buildings
Progress will be need to be made in order to hit reduction goal by 2015.
Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Unveiled
The co-organizers of New Year’s Eve in Times Square (Times Square Alliance, Countdown Entertainment) unveiled a new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball last...
Ten Ways To Get More from Your Data Center In 2009
Current economic conditions will impact the data center in 2009. Emerson Network Power is offering some ideas to help facility managers.
The Role Of Walk Off Matting
Matting systems historically have been used to promote safety, but these items have also come to have a role in green cleaning.
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.
Weird Wednesday: Fire Protection… “Do You Smell Wasabi?”
Japanese firm SEEMS Inc. has developed the "Wasabi Fire Alarm".
"Dynamic" Architect Recognized
David Fisher has been honored as the worldwide Architect of the Year 2008 by The Developers & Builders Alliance.
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.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Only In Japan
Move over, dancing fountains of the Bellagio, there's another water wonder in the world.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and 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).
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