Collection Containers: Green Means Organics
Keep America Beautiful, U.S. Composting Council along with other nonprofits and government agencies recommend designating green as the color standard for organics collection containers. Facility...
View ArticleFM Alert: Cradle To Cradle Certified Product Standard Recognized By EPA
Approximately 350 building materials, construction, and furnishings products from 159 manufacturers have achieved Cradle to Cradle product certification to date. Facility Executive - Commercial...
View ArticleNorthrop Grumman Plant Earns LEED Gold Certification
The aerospace company’s new 366,000-square-foot manufacturing center for the U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft received a total of 68 LEED® credits out of the 73 pursued. Facility Executive -...
View ArticleDelos, Naava Team Up To Bring Smart Green Wall Technology To U.S.
Partnership will promote smart green wall technology to address human health and wellness within the built environment. Facility Executive - Commercial Building & Facilities Management and...
View ArticleHarvesting The Value Of Water
A new Urban Land Institute report explores the creative use of green infrastructure in real estate developments to manage stormwater, and enhance property values. Facility Executive - Commercial...
View Articlenora Named Exclusive Rubber Flooring Supplier For Greenhealth Exchange
Greenhealth Exchange provides hospitals and healthcare teams with a trusted resource for environmentally friendly products to foster wellness in the built-environment. Facility Executive - Commercial...
View ArticlePittsburgh: A Leader In Sustainable Cities
Pittsburgh leads North American cities with the most buildings committed to the 2030 District Network, an initiative that challenges buildings to reduce their environmental impact. Facility Executive -...
View ArticleTop 10 Energy Efficient U.S. Cities
Boston, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Portland are among the leaders in ACEEE's City Energy Efficiency Scorecard of 51 large cities. Facility Executive - Commercial Building & Facilities...
View ArticleCarpet Recycling Took A Hit in 2016
CARE diverted more than 488 million pounds of carpet from U.S. landfills in 2016, down nearly 6% from 2015 Facility Executive - Commercial Building & Facilities Management and Resources Facility...
View ArticleBetter Buildings Challenge Partners Save $1.9 Billion In Energy Costs
The challenge aims to make commercial, public, industrial, and residential buildings 20 percent more energy efficient over the next decade by focusing on overcoming market barriers and sharing...
View ArticleTop 25 Cities For Sustainable Workplaces
In recognition of 2017 World FM Day, Sodexo has ranked the top metropolitan areas for sustainable workplaces—Washington, DC, San Jose, San Francisco, Denver, and Seattle top the list. Facility...
View ArticleNew High Efficiency Boilers Earn High Grades At Iowa College
Retrofitting campus buildings with high efficiency condensing boilers provided the solution needed for improved, head-of-the-class heating at Cornell College. Facility Executive - Creating Intelligent...
View ArticleCalifornia Honored Among 2017 Green Lease Leaders
Award winners use the lease as a smart tool to achieve higher energy and water savings in commercial, retail, and industrial buildings. Facility Executive - Creating Intelligent Buildings Facility...
View ArticleMaintaining Sustainable Carpet
A number of maintenance considerations should be factored in when choosing the right sustainable carpet. Facility Executive - Creating Intelligent Buildings Facility Executive - Creating Intelligent...
View ArticleFacility Executive | June 2017 Issue
The June 2017 issue features the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus a look at conferencing technology, HVAC systems, sustainable carpet, security, acoustics, construction projects, and...
View ArticleCleaning To Safeguard Health
Protect the well-being of facility staff and building occupants with green cleaning principles. - Read: Cleaning To Safeguard Health
View ArticleCreating “Better Buildings” With Solar Energy
A program of the U.S. Department of Energy, the Better Buildings Initiative partners with organizations to facilitate and track energy improvements. - Read: Creating “Better Buildings” With Solar Energy
View ArticleSupport For Wind, Solar Power Continues
The green movement seems unstoppable; both private sector and public opinion is unwavering in rising support for clean energy options, according to a new Deloitte study. - Read: Support For Wind, Solar...
View ArticleEnvironmental Impacts, Safety, Costs Of Drinking Water Pipes Explored
New study evaluates the cradle-to-grave sustainability of commonly used drinking water and sewer pipe materials over a 100-year service period. - Read: Environmental Impacts, Safety, Costs Of Drinking...
View ArticleCleaning Products And Sustainability
ACI Sustainability Report highlights progress made by cleaning product companies to decrease the industry’s environmental footprint over the last two years. - Read: Cleaning Products And Sustainability
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