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Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, according to the World Bank’s new report. The make-take-waste way of doing things is coming to an end a
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Free Webinar: Understanding Sustainable Buildings, February 12, 2-4pm EST
The Methodist Church voted to reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030.
But how do we do it?
As part of their push towards an A Rocha Eco District Award, the Southampton District is hosting a se
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NEWEA 2024: Annual Conference & Exhibit, January 21-24
The NEWEA Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference is a platform for water and wastewater professionals in New England to volunteer their time and expertise in preserving and managing our water en
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Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am PST
This class is offered in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse
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Join Greentown Labs to celebrate the kickoff of Go Build 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on advancing circularity and decarbonizatio
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7th Annual Sustainable Detroit Forum 2023, November 7, Detroit, Michigan
The USGBC Detroit Region and partners are thrilled to announce the 7th annual Sustainable Detroit Forum! Join USGBC for a day of connecting and learning about the amazing sustainability work happ
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Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be
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NECEC's Green Future Gala, October 26, 5 - 11pm, Boston, Massachusetts
NECEC's 2023 Green Future Gala will focus on Building the Climate Economy. Because the work of decarbonization is taking over as the engine for the entire commercial sector, the tent has
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Free Webinar: The New Frontier of Design: Materials and Human Health, September 20, 1-2 pm EDT
We spend 90% of our time indoors surrounded by materials that often contribute much more to the spaces The New School design than we realize. At this current moment, in prioritizing human health and o
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This workshop will provide participants with a deep look into LEED v4.1 O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding certification options, best practices
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Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire
In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen
Webinar: Designing Housing for an Equitable Future, September 9, 11:45 am EST
As the effects of climate change are being felt, people that can't afford high utility bills are disproportionately impacted. Studio Completiva's research into solutions will be presented alon
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Webinar: The Future Isn’t what it used to be: Occupied Space in the COVID-19 Era, August 6, 1 pm EDT
While the US has been understandably dealing with the crisis at hand and sorting through the dozens of unknowns brought forth by the pandemic, a major question looms: what will the future hold for occ
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President Trump has frozen four important rules that were created to promote greater energy efficiency, and this seems to be step one of a larger plan to cut into environmental protections/budgets. Ac…
Online Event: Green Building United 2020 New Gravity Housing Conference, August 5-7
New Gravity Housing Conference: Climate Change and the Imperative of High Performance Affordable Housing
For this fourth annual event - Green Building United is excited to be partnering
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In the U.S., Black Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than any other racial group. These disparities are embedded within our culture, throughout institutions like education, healthcare
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Free Webinar: Construction and Demolition Waste, USGBC LA, June 18, 11 am PST
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris makes up nearly 30% of all disposal in the United States.
In this era of Zero Waste much attention is given to reducing packaging, recyclability of pack
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Webinar: The Road Map to Carbon Neutral for Massachusetts, June 4, 7 PM EDT
A Webinar Sponsored by MetroWest Climate Solutions and Mass Audubon
Legislation currently in the Massachusetts House of Representatives lays out a road map for Massachusetts to achieve net zero car
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Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, April 13th, 2017 There's hope in the earth, that is, the soil. Soil4Climate affirms the myriad ways improving soil rewards us in our fight agai…
Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 27, 8 am - 3:30 pm Appleton
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…
GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm
GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" When: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm Where: Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onond…
Job Category: Housing Finance and Regulatory Affairs Job Level: Intern The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking an intern to support the Land Use & Design and Sustainability &…
PowerBridgeNY Cycle 4 Pitch Day (3/8 @ 9:30-6pm @ 64 Morningside Dr., NYC)
Come join PowerBridgeNY at their Cycle 4 Pitch Day next week! Applicants compete to join the proof-of-concept cleantech accelerator, where they can receive up to $150,000 in funding to build their pro…
LEED Tour of the Tampa Bay History Center, 3/2, 5:45 - 7:30 PM EST, Tampa Bay History Center, FL
LEED Tour of the Tampa Bay History Center, Thursday, March 02, 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM EST Location: Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602 Tickets: USGBC Member – $15…
Job Opportunity: Assistant to the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Board
Job Opportunity: Assistant to the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Board Position: Part-time Assistant to the Board, Contract Position (about 20 hours per week) Descripti…
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