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System Bundling

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System Bundling is a list of ideas for creating projects that combine high value activities to achieve efficiencies and cost savings. Bundling activities typically involve action at the intersection of two or more whole building systems such as Solid Waste and Lighting. System Bundling considers multiple related programs simultaneously, like managing Cafeteria composting and recycling contracts.

Building systems and technologies work best when they work together, and your building can operate more efficiently and potentially cost less up front when considering the impact of systems on each other. The success of a solid waste management plan depends on the education and training of occupants and custodial staff; the procurement of products and materials that may later be discarded; and the planning, design, and ventilation of material collection areas. When specifying or replacing a component of the solid waste system, consider bundling that component with others to deliver the largest beneficial impacts and greatest return on investment. For example, the collection and storage of materials for recycling may require additional ventilation to maintain the desired IEQ. Leverage this section to understand whole building synergies and explore which technologies and components might best be bundled together.

Solid Waste and Planted Roof

Technologies:

When adding a planted roof, consider the management of construction materials as well as the ongoing maintenance and management of planted roof materials. During construction, ensure there is adequ...

Solid Waste and IEQ

Ensure that spaces designated for centralized collection of waste and recycling are ventilated adequately and that all waste and recycling collection equipment is cleaned and maintained on a regula...

Landscaping: Conserving Water and Reducing Waste

Planting vegetation that has minimal demand for water (xeriscaping), as appropriate for site conditions and climate, as well as reduced need for fertilizers and pesticides, can simultaneously reduc...

Solid Waste and Lighting

When upgrading your lighting system, consider the bulb lifespan and the waste stream generated by burnt-out bulbs. Fluorescent tube lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) require special handli...

Cafeteria, Composting, and Recycling Contracts

Ensure agreement between your food service team's goals and your waste diversion targets by aligning the terms of your contracts for managing the cafeteria (sometimes referred to as concessions or ...

Waste Management and Occupant Education and Engagement

Human behavior can contribute to system efficiencies and ongoing education and training of occupants and custodial staff, as well as consistent and easy-to-understand signage, is key to a successfu...