Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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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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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, whi...
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Recycling Bottles
Recycling a single plastic bottle can conserve enough energy to light a 60-watt bulb for up to 6 hours.
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Post Consumer Fiber Paper
Every ton (about 40 cartons) of 30% postconsumer content copier paper saves the equivalent of 7.2 trees
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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....
Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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...Life Cycle Approach
Materials and resources all have environmental, social and economic impacts beyond just their "use" phase in a project. Analyzing these environmenta...Recycling Checklist
Consider recycling during both initial procurement and final disposal.Green Products
Recycling
Glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper (including glossy magazines, envelopes with plastic windows and sticky notes) can all be easily recycled. Depending on the waste hauler, recycling bins can include commingled waste (i.e. all materials are collected in one bin) or they may require separated waste (i.e. one bin for paper, one bin for plastics, etc). By recycling products, materials are sent back to the marketplace rather than to the landfill.
Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - Green Tips
During office moves, use re-usable bins instead of cardboard boxes.
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Solid Waste - Information and Outreach
Persistent outreach and education are vital to reduce consumption and waste. The Property Manager, who is most often the building’s Recycling ...
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Solid Waste - Green Construction Policy and Waste Management Plan
Through a Green Construction Policy and Waste Management Plan, a project team can effectively plan for and take steps to minimize the amount of non-...
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Solid Waste - Financial
When employing waste reduction strategies, financial benefits can be realized from several sources including recycling due to behavioral change and ...
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Solid Waste - System Overview
Cost Savings The national average landfill tipping fee was $45 per ton in 2012. Diverting waste from landfills can lower total waste disposal cos...
Materials
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Recycling containers
Recycling bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes to help keep recyclables organized and pest-free. There are large bins for breakroom and cop...