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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. ...
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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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Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (Archived)
Executive Order 13514 was replaced by Executive Order 13693. Click on language throughout the document to reveal strategies, definitions, and lin...
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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... -
Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
Click through an annotated Executive Order 13693 to learn more about federal sustainability plans over the next decade. Click on language throughout...
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Composting
Composting is the process of decomposing organic waste such as paper plates, food waste, and yard trimmings. By composting, less waste is sent to the landfill. Soil with compost improves plant growth with less water; compost can also be used for erosion control.
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
http://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
Source: U.S. EPA Waste Hierarchy Pyramid. Total MSW Generation (by material), 2011 250 Million Tons (before recycling)1 People ...
Materials
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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... -
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... -
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... -
High-Efficiency Toilets