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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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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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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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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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Policies & Strategies
This section is devoted to the broad policies and strategies covering the whole government or entire agencies, services or bureaus, which set the co...
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Disposable Containers
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Compost
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Mulch
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Compost: Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
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Compost Activators and Accelerators
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Compost: Biobased Compost Materials
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Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - GreenGlobes NC
Does the design include facilities for occupants to compost organic waste?
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Solid Waste - Green Globes CIEB
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.
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Solid Waste - Recycling Program Design
Since the success of a waste reduction and recycling program relies on voluntary actions by occupants, it is essential to design a recycling program...
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Solid Waste - Building Recycling Program and Janitorial Service Contracts
A recommended approach to developing and managing a cost-effective, sustainable waste management program is to: Form a multi-disciplinary team to r...
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Solid Waste - Sustainability Specialist
The sustainability specialist advises on legal environmental requirements, as well as sustainability mandates and credit requirements for certificat...
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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 - O&M
On average, 70% (by weight) of the total municipal solid waste, generated in a federal office building, can either be recycled or composted. The maj...
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Solid Waste - Resources
By instituting an effective building recycling program, recyclable material replaces virgin material through multiple product lives. Recycling avoid...
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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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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... -
Compost
Composting is the collection of organic food waste that can be used for fertilizer or soil enrichment once the food items biodegrade. Many types of... -
High-Efficiency Toilets
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Cool Food Prep Area
Surfaces used for food preparation should be easy to clean and anti-microbial. A sink should be within close proximity for both ... -
Dish Washing Station
Dish washing stations consist of multiple-compartment sinks or basins with faucets and pre-wash sprayers as well as high-tempera... -
Food Washing Station
Food preparation stations usually require access to clean water. Select faucets that carry a Water Sense label for water efficie...