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Materials & Resources
In the construction and day-to-day operations of buildings, many materials and resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The m...
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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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... -
Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustai... -
Enhancing Health with Indoor Air
Four key levers to enhance health and performance by improving indoor air.
Green Products
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Glass Cleaners
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Hand Soaps and Cleaners
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Hand Soaps and Cleaners
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Multipurpose Cleaners
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Printing and Writing Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper
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Floor Cleaners and Protectors
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Bathroom Tissue
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Bathroom Tissue
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Bathroom Tissue
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Paper Towels
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Paper Towels
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Paper Towels
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Glass Cleaners
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Hand Soaps and Cleaners
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Hand Soaps and Cleaners
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Multipurpose Cleaners
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Printing and Writing Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper: Carbonless
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Printing and Writing Paper: Carbonless
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Printing and Writing Paper: Cards (e.g., index)
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Printing and Writing Paper: Cards (e.g., index)
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Printing and Writing Paper: Check Safety Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper: Check Safety Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper: Coated Printing Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper: Coated Printing Paper
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Printing and Writing Paper: Cotton
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Printing and Writing Paper: Cotton
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Printing and Writing Paper: File Folders, Manila and Colored
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Printing and Writing Paper: File Folders, Manila and Colored
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Printing and Writing Paper: Forms Bond (e.g., computer printout)
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Printing and Writing Paper: Forms Bond (e.g., computer printout)
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Printing and Writing Paper: Machine Finish Groundwood
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Printing and Writing Paper: Machine Finish Groundwood
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Printing and Writing Paper: Offset
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Printing and Writing Paper: Offset
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Printing and Writing Paper: Doilies
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Printing and Writing Paper: Doilies
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Printing and Writing Paper: Pressboard Report Covers and Binders
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Printing and Writing Paper: Pressboard Report Covers and Binders
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Printing and Writing Paper: Copier and Reprographic
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Printing and Writing Paper: Copier and Reprographic
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Printing and Writing Paper: Supercalendered
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Printing and Writing Paper: Supercalendered
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Printing and Writing Paper: Tablet
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Printing and Writing Paper: Tablet
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Printing and Writing Paper: Tags and Tickets
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Printing and Writing Paper: Tags and Tickets
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Printing and Writing Paper: Text and Cover
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Printing and Writing Paper: Text and Cover
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Printing and Writing Paper: Unbleached Kraft Envelopes
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Printing and Writing Paper: Unbleached Kraft Envelopes
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Printing and Writing Paper: White Wove Envelopes
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Printing and Writing Paper: White Wove Envelopes
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Printing and Writing Paper: White, Colored, and Manila Kraft Envelopes
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Printing and Writing Paper: White, Colored, and Manila Kraft Envelopes
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Parts Wash Solution
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Floor Cleaners and Protectors
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
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Bathroom Tissue
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Bathroom Tissue
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Bathroom Tissue
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Paper Towels
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Paper Towels
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Paper Towels
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Copier Paper
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization which certifies and develops standards for products. Paints, adhesives, sealers, hand cleaners, cleaning products, and floor finishes are examples of products that Green Seal evaluates on toxin release, global warming potential, and potential for habitat destruction.
Whole Building Systems
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Planted Roof - System Overview
A “roof over our heads” is an essential part of a building envelope, protecting occupants and building structures and systems from the e...
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Lighting - Pitt.edu | Developing a Focus for Green Building Occupant Training Materials
http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/schunn/research/papers/steinbergetal2009.pdf
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Lighting - EnergyStar.gov | Bring Your Green to Work
http://www.energystar.gov/work
Materials
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Dry Erase Wall Panels
Dry erase wall panels can transform any smooth surface into a high-performance dry-erase writing surface. A dynamic workspace can be created with a... -
Wood
Wood panel ceilings, like metal ceilings, are not often used in office spaces as they tend to be a high-end finish. Wood panel ceilings do not of... -
Interior Light Shelves
Interior light shelves direct daylight deep into a space by bouncing natural light from the light-colored shelves up to the ceiling, where it is r... -
Alternative Bio-based Composite
Bio-composites, or biodegradable composites, are the next generation of sustainable building materials. Plant fibers such as sunflower hulls, or whe... -
Entrance Mats
Entrance Mats located at the main doors of the building, either on the exterior or interior, trap the contaminants from foot traffic. Dust, dirt ... -
Paints and Coatings
Paints and coatings provide an aesthetically appealing atmosphere for a commercial setting. Paints and coatings should contain low or no VOCs to m... -
Interior Glazing
Interior glazing is an option that may replace part of the standard wall construction to allow natural light to penetrate into the interior spaces... -
Steel Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Aluminum Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
IT Equipment
Office equipment, such as computers and display monitors, can be energy intensive. Many newly manufactured computers and monitors are ENERGY STAR... -
Overhead Air Distribution
Overhead air distribution is the most common approach to mixing and delivering conditioned air to a space, though the delivery method can vary from ... -
Paper Towel Hand Drying
Paper towel-based hand drying utilizes paper products to facilitate the absorption of water from a user's hands after hand washing. Different pap...