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Will electric vehicles batteries be a new source of waste?

Electric Vehicles,Electric Batteries,Recycle

by angelaimingtogreen

As we know, batteries waste are one of the most polluting elements for the environment and for human health. We think that electric vehicles will be a new way to pollute less, but what's the actual duration of an electric car battery? W… more...

  Filed under: Electric Vehicles

1 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Webinar: Re-Defining Safe, Healthy, and Accessible Homes for All - USGBC Colorado, May 27, 11:45 am

Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,USGBC CO,Safe Housing

by samanthaklein Intern

Many states are facing serious housing shortages on multiple different fronts including affordable, efficient, age-friendly, and accessible housing. The development of healthy, thriving built environments requires inter-generational, divers… more...

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/18/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's) Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, May 26, 12 pm EST

EPDs,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,Commercial Restroom Design,Environmental Product Declarations

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentally friendly and can achieve product perfo… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 05/18/2020 | Last updated: 05/18/2020

Webinar: Accelerating Heat Pumps - Bringing Sustainable Heating and Cooling to Congregations, May 20, 7-9 pm

HVAC,Heat Pumps,JCAN,Jewish Climate Action Network,Interfaith Power and Light,Synagogue Council of Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

Accelerating Heat Pumps: בַּעֲגָלָא†וּבִזְמַּן†קָרִיב Bringing Sustainable Heating and Cooling to Congregations Soon and in our Time Free Webinar, March 20, 7-9 pm EDT WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Up to… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 05/13/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Sustainable Facilities Forum (Now Online), California's Building Boom, May 14

Sustainable Communities,California,Sustainable Schools

by mkilmartin Intern

California’s public sector is committed to leading by example in its building practices, from design and construction to operations and maintenance. This commitment is reflected in the sustainability roadmaps developed by each de… more...

  Filed under: Events

1 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

FREE Webinar: Learn More About the Green Advantage Certification (GACA), May 21, 1-1:30 PM PST

Healthy Building,Green Advantage Certification,Green Advantage Certified Professional,Green Advantage Certified Associate

by Richard Minasian Student

Everyone knows it takes a qualified team to build a high performance, healthy building. Yet so many green building teams are not equipped with the knowledge and tools to truly deliver buildings that perform as designed. The Green Advantage … more...

  Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1429 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

by Richard Minasian Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances! Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new and existing buildings meet the new req… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

WEBCAST Buildings of Excellence: Housing Communities, May 27, 9-10:30 AM EST

Webinar,NYSERDA,BE-Ex,Building of Excellence

by Richard Minasian Student

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for our sixth NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Bushwick Alliance and HELP ONE, two transformative projects in Brooklyn and Buildings of Excellence award recipients. Last year, the New York St… more...

  Filed under: Podcasts

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Radio BE-Ex: New York's Path to Decarbonization Webcast with Janet Joseph, May 21, 1-2 PM EST

clean energy,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,Radio

by Richard Minasian Student

New York State has one of the most progressive climate action plans in the country– a commitment to 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2040, and carbon neutrality across all sectors of the economy by 2050.  Achieving these ma… more...

  Filed under: Podcasts

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind - A virtual live CEU Home Tour, May 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

Join GreenHome Institute live for a mid-construction virtual home tour where you will meet the architect and home builder to review this project!   This custom-built home is walkable to and just over a mile from downtown E… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 05/13/2020 | Last updated: 05/13/2020

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