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Global GreenTag International, the green product certification scheme from ‘Downunder,’ has just increased it benefits to building industries globally, receiving news that leading bui
…Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET
Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now? If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin
…Southface LEED Green Associate Test Prep Online, July 17, 9 am - 1 pm
This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Throughout the workshop
…This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn
…Electrification for Realtors, Free Online Training, June 6, 10 am - 1 pm PT
Electrification is here and all-electric homes will play in important role in shaping the industry. Learn how to navigate discussions about the various components of these homes and the value they pro
…Join Illinois Green Alliance and BOMA/Chicago to explore how smart building technologies are being implemented at the local level to reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency, and save building owne
…Builders 101: an Introduction to Phius Certified Builders (CPHB) Training, May 1, 4pm CT
Phius welcomes Jon Erickson to present the 2 - hour introduction to the concepts and ideas behind the Phius Certified Builders (CPHB) training. Have you ever wondered what it means to become a CPHB fr
…Free Webinar: Lessons Learned: The Fundamentals of Carpet Recycling, April 17, 3-4 pm ET
Wall-to-wall carpet and carpet tile can be recycled into useful new products if collected and processed. This session will look at the tremendous progress in carpet recycling in California following t
…For as long as people have been building homes, we've been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, buildings are designed and constructed to safely ma
…Health In the Built Environment: Native & Sustainable Landscapes, Online, March 7, 9-10:30 am ET
While the concept itself is not a new one, Doug Tallamy’s book Nature’s Best Hope released in 2020, influenced gardeners all over the US to use their yards to create what he calls a Homegr
…Local Law 97, NYC's Climate Mobilization Act, What You Need to Know, September 10, 10 am, Online
Based on significant market demand, Urban Green created an informative and engaging webinar about New York City’s Local Law 97, the building emissions law and key component of the Climate M
…Webinar: Cradle to Cradle, Manufacturing and the Recyclability of Plastics, September 1, 1 pm EDT
This course will begin with a general overview of recycling, zero waste and how plastics fits into this.
We will define: Single Use vs Durable plastics; Cradle to Cradle principles and Zero Waste.
…In response to COVID‐19, building owners, managers and tenants are rapidly planning how to adapt their current buildings to safeguard against future disruptions to occupancy. A critical part of the
…Conservation Law Foundation Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump, Wednesday 1/18
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 10 - 11AM EST Join CLF during their teleconference to learn more …
Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Passive House Showcase (Day 3), July 22, 4:30 EDT
The third program in the series, on Wednesday, July 22, will feature three Passive House projects (new and renovated) located in Chicago and Downers Grove, IL. Each home is pu
…What green cleaning products do you use in your house?
The CDC came out with a report for 2020 Q1 showing that poison control calls were uo by 20% for cleaners and dissinfectants. We all know that bleach can kill about anything including us. W
…FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb
…Experts share a global view of and actionable insights for the next wave of sustainability: a macro-look at the state of wellness in the built environment, new quantitative research on the business ca
…Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now, April 19, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Wasau
Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…
Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems 3/28 11am ET
Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems, The Comfortable and Efficient Future of Ventilation 3/28 11am ET Duration: 30 mins Recent developments in Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) technology mea…
Introducing Berkeley Green Group, Rochester, NY
Introducing Berkeley Green Group Over 30 years ago, Todd Kiley from Rochester, NY achieved his mechanical engineering degree. That background allowed him to travel the world providing advanced indu…
Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste
Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…
Webinar: Seeing the Better City, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST
Webinar: Seeing the Better City Thursday, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST Personal observation remains as important as ever to understand and improve cities today. While big data, digital mapping…
MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: March 27, 2017
MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: Monday, March 27, 2017 (All day event) Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 Attend the MassRecycle R3 …
America's First Offshore Wind Farm
America's first offshore wind farm began generating energy off the coast of Rhode Island last month. This wind farm is called the Block Island wind farm, and was created by the Deepwater Wind company.…
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