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St. Louis Office Diverts 11 Tons From Landfill

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine This fall, employees at One Met Square have sent an average of 1.5 tons of food per week to be composted, rather than simply discarded. St. Louis Office Diverts...

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Surface Options from Kimball Office

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine The updated portfolio provides facility professionals with more options when seeking natural wood veneers and FSC wood options. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Surface...

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First Three Landscapes Certified By SITES

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine The SITES rating system is focused on the sustainable design, construction, and maintenance of built landscapes. First Three Landscapes Certified By SITES...

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Moka by Cascades Tissue Group

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine This new bathroom tissue is unbleached and composed of 100% reycled fiber. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Moka by Cascades Tissue Group appeared first on Today's Facility...

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2011 Version Of Standard 189.1

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine When introduced in 2009, the standard was the first code intended commercial green building standard in the U.S. 2011 Version Of Standard 189.1 appeared first on...

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Guide Explains How To Implement Sustainable Practices Based On Government...

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management is available online free of charge as part of IFMA's “Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide"...

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Air Curtains Allowable In Pending IgCC

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine An air curtain (or "air door") employs a stream of air to create an air seal, separating different environments while allowing traffic flow. Air Curtains...

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Tree Plantings On College Campuses

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine AASHE, a three year partner of the Arbor Day Foundation, is encouraging its member campuses to plant trees this spring. Tree Plantings On College Campuses...

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AASHE's New Quarterly Review On Higher Ed Sustainable Actions

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine With a nearly 250% increase of participants in its STARS program since 2011, AASHE has launched a quarterly review to share best practices. AASHE's New Quarterly...

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Earth Week At U of Nevada, Reno

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine Facilities staff call attention to recycling with a giant "N" made of plastic water bottles. Earth Week At U of Nevada, Reno appeared first on Today's Facility...

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McDonald's Shares Green Practices Reports

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine The restaurant company's 2012 report addresses projects in eight categories. Suppliers recognized in another report. McDonald's Shares Green Practices Reports...

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Overburden Removal Warranty from LiveRoof

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine This applies to removing and replacing vegetative roof modules when assessing and repairing roof membrane leaks. NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Overburden Removal...

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Higher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating

Today's Facility Manager (TFM) Magazine The University of British Columbia is home to two classroom facilities recognized for elevated sustainability. Higher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating...

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Update of LEED Opens for First Public Comment 

Facility Executive Magazine The proposed update builds on the foundation of LEED 2009, including the alignment and weighting of credits and further advances the “bookshelf” framework where credits are...

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Tips on Making the Holiday Season More Sustainable

Facility Executive Magazine "There are lots of ways to make this a more sustainable holiday season," says Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group. "And just remember, every sustainable gift we...

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Election Means Changes, Challenges For Construction Industry

Facility Executive Magazine Following an election that brought sweeping changes and switched the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives, construction industry observers foresee changes in...

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Football Stadiums: The Power Plants of Tomorrow

Facility Executive Magazine With the Super Bowl shining a spotlight on the NFL, fans of another stripe are cheering sustainable developments at Philadelphia’s eight-year-old Lincoln Financial Field,...

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Results: CoreNet Global/Jones Lang LaSalle Sustainability Survey

Facility Executive Magazine Results reveal a corporate real estate industry in the process of reconciling the focus on reducing environmental impacts of buildings with the need to control costs and...

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: "Greener" WypAlls from Kimberly-Clark

Facility Executive Magazine These cleaning wipers now feature more recycled content and less packaging. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: "Greener" WypAlls from Kimberly-Clark appeared first on Facility Executive...

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Sustainability Staffing In Higher Education

Facility Executive Magazine A survey by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education reveals a workforce that reports a sense of job security and satisfaction....

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