Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Water Efficiency
Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s freshwater supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a sma...
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs....
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co...
Green Products
Compost Toilet
A composting toilet is an alternative to a traditional flushing toilet. Composting toilets are not common in commercial buildings; however, they are becoming a more common environmentally preferred option as they use less potable water, if any. Composting toilets use an aerobic process to break down waste by using little or no water. There are two types of composting toilets: self-contained and split units – both designed to prevent fixture odors.
Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - Green Globes for Existing Buildings
Is there a composting program in place?
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Solid Waste - CompostingCouncil.org | Provides resources on composting and organics recycling
https://compostingcouncil.org/
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Solid Waste - Green Tips
Ask your landscaping service provider or local composting facility if they accept wood pallets for mulch.
Materials
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Composting Toilets
Composting toilets use an aerobic process to break down waste by using little or no water. There are two types of composting toilets: [self-con... -
High-Efficiency Toilets
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Conventional Toilets
Conventional toilets are those that pre-date Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) and use 3.5 or more gallons of water per flush. -
Pressure-Assisted Toilets
Pressure-assisted toilets use the pressure from the main water line to more efficiently empty the bowl and use less water.