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Free Webinar: Green Construction: The Future of Building, March 17, 2 - 3:15 pm ET
The built environment is one of the greatest areas of embodied carbon emissions and a challenge to carbon-reduction efforts. A recent study indicated that new construction could consume up to 20% of t
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Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th
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In this webinar, part 3 of a 3-part series (attend all or whichever you'd like), Tad Radzinski will define the difference between greenwashing and greenhushing. Tad will lead an exe
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Embracing the built environment as a leverage point for a healthy, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.
True sustainability requires a triple-bottom line of meeting the social, economic, and
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LEED v4.1 Residential is a simplified and streamlined rating system in beta version that combines the familiar and relevant aspects of the existing LEED rating systems. The rating system is available
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This webinar outlines a practical framework for buildings practitioners – energy efficiency and electrification program administrators, policymakers, and others – to ensure their
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Free PG&E Webinar, Water Rights and Scarcity: From Global to Local, June 15, 9-10:30am PST
This session will explore the global and local perspectives of water stewardship. Together, the panelists will discuss their visions for the future of water stewardship and how it’s an opportuni
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Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 27
Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energ
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Free Webinar: Ready, Set, Scale. A NEEP Series, May 18, 11 Am EST
The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. This series will examine strong pol
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Cooper Recycling Tour, Brooklyn, NY, June 29, 5:45PM
Even though the majority of construction waste is recyclable, the overall recycling rate for construction and demolition waste in NYC is estimated to be less than 50 percent. Cooper Recycling in Brook
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Passive House For All Hybrid Conference 2022, June 10 and 17
PHN 2022 is a national conference that will feature experts from across the interrelated disciplines of building efficiency, social equity, electrification, and embodied carbon. An Expo will feature l
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Webinar: Old Home Weatherization - Low-Cost Upgrades, May 3, 6 pm CDT
Small, low-cost updates to your older home can make big differences to your energy use and budget. There is no shortage of projects you can tackle that will reduce energy usage, save you money,
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Allergy Standards Certifies LG Appliances
Allergy Standards Ltd. scientifically identifies, tests, and certifies products that help optimize the indoor environment for health and wellness, with a focus on identifying products that reduc
Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston
Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Bos…
Electric Vehicles 101, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online, February 24, 10 am EST
Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! Topics will
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Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST
The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for busines
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Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficie
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MIAQC Seminar: Bad Applications of Good Products, June 7, Augusta, ME
Problems often arise when good building materials are used improperly. Condensation, wetting, air infiltration, and even chemical exposures can occur when the design or construction of a building is f…
Research has shown that the top green building office features are access to natural light, good indoor air quality, and proximate public transportation from the office and investor's perspective.
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Inspired by the sustainability movement and the DEP Organics Waste Ban of 2014, an infrastructure for the transportation and processing of food and green waste has been evolving in Massachusetts. This…
World Smart Energy Week Osaka, September 26- 28, Osaka, Japan
World Smart Energy Week is the world’s leading comprehensive B-to-B trade show for smart and renewable energy held twice a year in Japan (March in Tokyo and September in Osaka). The show aims to pro…
Webinar: Hazard Mitigation Planning Fundamentals by Sustainable City Network Academy, May 9-10
Hazard mitigation planning is becoming increasingly important as extreme weather events continue to worsen. Every part of the world is susceptible to experiencing some type of natural or man-made haza…
Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Conference, Denver, CO: May 15-17
The Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON) features case studies that help attendees come to grips with the ever-increasing interaction among energy, sustainability, and environmen…
Babson's Sustainability Forum: Defining the Future, March 29, Wellesley, MA
Annual Babson Sustainability Forum: 29th March 2018 Ticket Price: $30 (General Admission) $10 (Student Admission) For Registration and more info: http://sustainability.babsonforum.com/ The for…
Rebuild Green Expo at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall, February 23, 2018, CA
FREE Event for the North Bay Fire Communities Education, information, and networking focused on resilient, affordable, community-centered “green” rebuilding options for the communities affected b…
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