[Skip to Content]

Search

Source Reduction

Source reduction reduces the volume or toxicity of waste generated. Source reduction occurs before materials have been identified as “waste”. For example, building management can designate reuse centers for office supplies and other reusable goods. Another example of source reduction is implementing a paper reduction campaign through double sided and electronic printing.

EPA | Reducing and Reusing Basicsopens in new window

Procure Products

in the Green Procurement Compilation

98 Results : Source Reduction

  • Financial > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    When employing waste reduction strategies, financial benefits can be realized...realized from several sources, including recycling, due to behavioral change and efficient...Financial Impact When employing waste reduction strategies, financial benefits can...can be realized from several sources including recycling due to behavioral change
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 73 › solid-waste › financial-impact

  • Materials & Resources - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...differ from operational waste, so reduction and diversion strategies also differ...Reclaimed lumber is wood collected from sources in the built environment rather than
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 43 › materials-resources

  • Building Decarbonization - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Decarbonization Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sources of GHG Emissions Life Cycle Carbon...emissions from buildings, including reduction of GHG emissions from the materials
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 657 › building-decarbonization

  • Embodied Carbon - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Assessment (WBLCA) Embodied Carbon Reduction Strategies Procurement of Low Embodied...upgrades and the use of renewable energy sources, embodied carbon is locked in as soon
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 658 › embodied-carbon

  • Net Zero Energy Building - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Risk Reduction and Building Resilience Overview Net Zero Energy Building Transformation...Zero is a term that refers to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions generated
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 420 › net-energy-building

  • Financial > Water - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...are achieved through not only the reduction of utility potable water purchases...are achieved through not only the reduction of utility potable water purchases...associated energy to heat water. Reductions in water consumption might additionally
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 42 › water › financial-impact

  • Operational Carbon - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...transitioning to onsite or offsite energy sources that do not produce GHG emissions...low-GHG-emitting grids (to maximize carbon reduction). Building and Grid Integration:
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 659 › operational-carbon

  • Building Water Use - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Emissions is a term that refers to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions generated...non-potable water from alternative water sources where appropriate, like flushing toilets
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 45 › building-water

  • Transformation to Net Zero Energy Buildings - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Risk Reduction and Building Resilience Overview Net Zero Energy Building Transformation...Identify options for emission-free energy sources (on-site, off-site, partnerships)
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 421 › transformation-net-energy-buildings

  • Financial > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...benefits can be realized from several sources including energy savings from proper...benefits can be realized from several sources including energy savings from proper...improvements in worker productivity or reductions in worker absenteeism can lead to
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 38 › lighting › financial-impact

  • Human Behavior > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...holistic sustainability. Desired waste reduction results can only be achieved and...holistic sustainability. Desired waste reduction results can only be achieved and...Design Since the success of a waste reduction and recycling program relies on voluntary
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 71 › solid-waste › human-impact

  • Human Behavior > Water - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...program is vital in achieving water use reduction goals while often being one of the...program is vital in achieving water use reduction goals while often being one of the...components can ensure that water reductions are realized from water efficiency
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 41 › water › human-impact

  • System Overview > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...occupants. HVAC systems are often the source of the largest opportunities for energy...systems are often some of the biggest sources of energy waste, but also provide...savings. Cost Savings Typically, a 30% reduction in annual energy costs can be achieved
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 9 › hvac › system-overview

  • Financial > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...benefits can be realized from several sources, including energy savings from proper...benefits can be realized from several sources, including energy savings from proper...one building among many big savers! Source: 2011 National Building Competition
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 46 › hvac › financial-impact

  • Building Certification Standards Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Credit: Heat Island Reduction SS Credit: light Pollution Reduction > LEED O+M SS...Credit: Heat Island Reduction SS Credit: light Pollution Reduction 7.1.2 Greenfields
    https://sftool.gov › learn › GRScrosswalk

  • Health and Wellness Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Exposure and Risk to Occupants Smoking Reduction / Cessation Views of Nature GP I...2 Heat Island Mitigation 6.5 Idle Reduction 6.6 Air Quality 6.7 Air Quality Testing
    https://sftool.gov › learn › crosswalk

  • Integrative Design Process > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...waste considerations include source reduction, reuse and repair, and resource...material streams, maximizing source reduction and resource recovery, while lowering
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 59 › solid-waste › integrative-design-process

  • Resources > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...building performance. Energy Energy Use Reduction Planted roofs reduce building energy...insulation. Building-Level Energy Reduction The thickness, or thermal mass, of
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 82 › planted-roof › resources-impact

  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning Examples - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Risk Reduction and Building Resilience Overview Net Zero Energy Building Transformation...microgrid using an open standard for power source hardware and software interoperability
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 432 › climate-adaptation-resilience-planning-examples

  • Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...encouraging additional footprint reductions among commuting federal employees...overburdened communities. Inflation Reduction Act: Provides Americans tax credits
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 666 › electric-vehicles-electric-vehicle-supply-equipment

   Page      1       2       3       4       5
Powered by Search.gov