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Articles Tagged “sustainability”
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Energy Star Recognizes Aggregates Production Site
In Sunol, CA, Lehigh Hanson’s aggregates production site is the first of its type to achieve the Energy Star Challenge for Industry.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: LED Area Lights by MaxLite
These DLC approved products can replace metal halide and high pressure sodium outdoor lighting fixtures.
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BIFMA Announces Over 40 Furniture Manufacturers With level Certified Products
Developed in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures, level is the label awarded to office furniture products that meet multiple criteria of the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard.
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New Report on Role of Cities in Green Economy
The report is a synthesis of stakeholder perspectives from five major North American cities visited on USGBC’s The Road to Rio+20 engagement event series. It highlights five key messages heard from the events and outlines clear action items for Rio+20
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USGBC Announces Changes to LEED 2012
Changes address revised delivery and ballot schedule; due out in 2013, revision will become LEED V4 instead of LEED 2012.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Dyson Airblade™ Hand Dryer from Dyson
A life cycle assessment conducted by a Massachusetts-based university found the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer to be the most sustainable way to dry hands.
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Higher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating
The University of British Columbia is home to two classroom facilities recognized for elevated sustainability.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Overburden Removal Warranty from LiveRoof
This applies to removing and replacing vegetative roof modules when assessing and repairing roof membrane leaks.
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McDonald's Shares Green Practices Reports
The restaurant company’s 2012 report addresses projects in eight categories. Suppliers recognized in another report.
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Earth Week At U of Nevada, Reno
Facilities staff call attention to recycling with a giant “N” made of plastic water bottles.
