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There is Hope for the U.S. - Updates on China's Recycling Ban

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

It’s been more than a year since China started cracking down on recycling imports from the U.S., forcing cities and communities to start taking initiative on their waste and recycling practices.

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Recycling,China

0 replies | 2491 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Free Webinar: Code Campaigns, Creating a Health, Resilience, and Efficiency Baseline for Illinois (and everywhere), May 8, 12-1 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 610 views | Posted on: 04/17/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Turning Vision into Reality at the Etna Center for Community (ECO), in Etna, Pennsylvania, April 9, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Accelerating the Circular Economy, April 29 - May 1, Denver, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/15/2025

Sustainable Enterprise Conference of Sonoma, March 27, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, guided by Sustainable North Bay, is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability. Through its alignment with the One Planet Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Schools Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school su

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

GalaVerde 2019 - LEEDership & Green Awards, USGBC Florida Saturday, October 12, 6-11:30pm, Miami, Florida

by Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

Celebrate USGBC South Florida 's 10th Anniversary GalaVerde LEEDership and Green Awards on the evening of Saturdy, October 12th at the LEED Silver, University of Miami Shalala Student Center.

The 

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 10/07/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Policy Internship with U.S. Department of Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 625 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

The Illinois Solar Tour, September 28, 10am - 3pm, Statewide (various locations)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE, public open houses all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: National Solar Tour

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

Community Solar - How it Works, Where it's Successful, and its Future in Rhode Island, by REI, August 15, Bristol, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) on Thursday, August 15th at North Farm Condominiums (right along Narragansett Bay), Bristol, RI for our summer celebration and discussion on the flo

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 08/12/2019 | Last updated: 08/12/2019

Western Mass Green Consortium: "The Affordable Energy Retrofit" - September 9, 5 pm, Northampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Mass Green Consortium's Monthly Green Night information/networking event Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm, Clarion Hotel, Northampton "The Affordable Energy Retrofit: The space between MassS…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Mass Save,Energy Audit

0 replies | 1068 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

Great American Tiny House Show, August 3-4, Puyallup, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learning from builders, project experts and lifestyle authors at the educational conferences or panel discussions. Explore options on real estate developments for alternative housing locations around

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Simple Living,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 3341 views | Posted on: 07/17/2019 | Last updated: 07/17/2019

Passive House Tuesday: Ventilating The Passive House, July 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Passive House projects have very specific ventilation requirements, offering both challenges and opportunities. This course intends to train specifiers on the benefits and limitations of Energy Recove

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 06/26/2019

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: Large-Scale Institutional Deep Energy Retrofit of Historic NYC Building, June 21, Brooklyn, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This Pro Tour features a deep-energy retrofit of a historic New York City Building – the former headquarters of the NYC Board of Transportation which has been re-imagined as New York University&

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,LEED,Sustainability,Retrofit

0 replies | 1689 views | Posted on: 06/12/2019 | Last updated: 06/13/2019

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

1 AAA Structured Learning Hour / 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Forest Stewardship

0 replies | 5505 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

15th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo April 21,2016 8:30am-4:30pm

by alicia2390 // Admin

The Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo returns in its 15th year to offer knowledge, resources, recognition, and networking opportunities. The effects of global warming on water supply repres…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/17/2016

Position Available: MIT Sustainability Project Manager, Office of Sustainability (MITOS)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER, Office of Sustainability (MITOS) Provide leadership and implementation strategies on sustainable building design and construction, energy, water, stormwater, land ma…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability Project Manager,MIT

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego Manchester Grand Hyatt 1 Market Place San Diego, CA 92101 The International Living Future Institute is hosting its third an…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Water

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 02/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/08/2016

Connecting Space, Behavior and Health - USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch, 2/3/16 3:30-5 pm (Live and Online)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch Connecting Space, Behavior and Health 2/3/2016 3:30 - 5 pm MST Live and Online The environments we spend time in impacts us in numerous ways. Work environments a…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: CRE,Well Building Standard,Green Office

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Studies Report: Green Construction Growth Outpaces Conventional Construction - More to Come

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2015 Green Building Economic Study by Booz Allen Hamilton reports that green construction spending is expected to grow 15.1 percent each year. Annual spending…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,Construction,Economy,USGBC

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Saint-Gobain's New North American Headquarters in Valley Forge - Aiming for LEED Platinum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the world's largest building materials company and a leader in high performance building, it makes great sense that Saint-Gobain would show leadership and aim for excellence for the company's newly…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Saint-Gobain,Leadership,High Performance

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 10/16/2015 | Last updated: 10/16/2015

LEED Marketing Brochure, USGBC

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

I found a helpful interactive brochure that describes the certification options for various categories of green building within LEED. http://leed.usgbc.org/

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Information and Resources

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 09/26/2015 | Last updated: 09/26/2015

 

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