...certified by a third party Minimize waste Request blanket wrapping of furniture...enters the interior space and to reduce waste associated with plastic or foam wrapping

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U.S. Waste and Recycling The U.S. generated approximately 251 million tons of...municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2012. Almost 87 million tons were recycled and composted

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...component with strategies to reduce waste. Building technologies work best when...Solid Waste Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...whole building systems such as Solid Waste and Lighting. System Bundling considers

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Solid Waste Management in the Home Office THE CHANGING WORKPLACE The rapid growth...within the home office, and more solid waste is therefore cycled through the home

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...Recycling Bottles Recycling a single plastic bottle can conserve enough energy...of International Recycling Related Topics Recycling Recycling is the process of

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...Recycling Checklist Procuring products? Think about minimizing waste before...with minimal packaging Reduce Disposal Waste Prioritize reusable items over single-use

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...for large-scale recycling and composting, reducing the waste stream. Look for...electric, and offering reusable or compostable service ware instead of disposable

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Solid Waste Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...Sustainable Federal Buildings Reduce waste disposed of in landfills and incineration

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Include access to recycle and compost containers to reduce waste. Allow daylight...Room Top View Waste/Recycling/Compost Waste/Recycling/Compost Include, at minimum

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...energy and water, reduce or eliminate waste at the source, promote the use of nontoxic...materials rather than put them into the waste stream. The benefits of sustainable

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...resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The materials selected...vigilant about reducing waste, re-using items, and recycling materials at the end

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...maximize material recovery and avoid waste disposal to landfills, the O&M team...take steps to implement a sustainable waste management program....Solid Waste Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...solid waste, generated in a federal office building, can either be recycled or

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...responsible maintenance programs and recycle used oil, batteries, antifreeze, and...available, offer recyclable service ware made with recycled and recycleable content and/or

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...aluminum cans, plastics and metals. By recycling materials that have served their...carpet backing by placing it in a recycling bin. It's just as important to purchase

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...energy and water, reduce or eliminate waste at the source, promote the use of nontoxic...materials rather than put them into the waste stream. The benefits of sustainable

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Components Office Recycling Containers and Waste Receptacles Office Recycling Containers...Containers and Waste Receptacles Paint Paint Paper Napkins Paper Napkins Paper Towels

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...must contain the highest percent of recycled content practicable and meet the requirements...use under this contract. The use of recycled materials and biobased products is

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...offering of food and beverage items, waste management, and the ongoing management...sustainable food and beverage offerings, waste management programs, green cleaning

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IEQ Lighting HVAC Water Solid Waste Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...building systems such as IEQ and Solid Waste. System Bundling considers multiple

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Handbook for Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste. 1 Department of Energy | Net Zero...at Work - Cooling Towers Compost Toilet A composting toilet is an alternative

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