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College Putting Food Waste To Use

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:38:12 +0000

Since Fall 2009, Elizabethtown College has been using a food waste treatment strategy that saves water and reduces waste hauling costs.

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Guide To Water Conservation Solutions Now Available

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:48:55 +0000

The IFMA Foundation and ASBE have produced a free white paper titled A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards.

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Cooling Tower Study Results Released

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:23:11 +0000

New research supported by ASHRAE indicates that non-chemical devices (NCD) marketed to control the growth of biological agents may not materially reduce biological growth.

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Diversey Holds Freshwater Call to Action Event

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:47:38 +0000

Citing a looming freshwater crisis that could affect the nation’s economy, the livability of our communities, and the health of our ecosystems, a diverse coalition recently issued a landmark call to action aimed at heading off a national crisis in water quality and supply.

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Whirlpool Distribution Centers Achieve LEED

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:04:54 +0000

Four new facilities throughout the U.S. were built by the appliance company with a reduced environmental impact in mind.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Roll-Formed Downspouts By MBCI

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:04:23 +0000

Measuring 4"x5", the roll-formed downspout provides nearly 43% more area than a 3½"x4" downspout.

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Survey Gauges Facility Managers’ Outlook on Water-related Issues

George Deutsch — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:50:44 +0000

Looking ahead to what 2010 might bring, a new survey conducted last month asked facility managers and other building professionals about water conservation, water costs, and other related issues in their facilities in the coming year.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Water From Thin Air

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:31:29 +0000

Dewpointe units create drinking water out of moisture in the atmosphere by using computer assisted purification technology.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: A Floating World

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:58:58 +0000

The world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel, will incorporate the benefits of water into the infrastructure of the development.

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Atlanta Complex Digs Deep

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:05:14 +0000

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority will soon be able to water its landscaping and turn on ornamental water features.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Only In Japan

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:48 +0000

Move over, dancing fountains of the Bellagio, there's another water wonder in the world.

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Web Exclusive: Safety Prompts Water Treatment System

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:24:04 +0000

In Iraq, U.S. troops stationed at Forward Operating Base, Delta have a system in place to create their own potable water.

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Water Quality Organizations, Partners to Celebrate World Water Monitoring Day 2008

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:23:10 +0000

The event, which will be held on Thursday, September 18, is an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world.

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