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More people worry about chemicals of concern in our environment than ever before, and it’s starting to change how manufacturers are thinking about building materials and products that enter our homes.
Tag: Industry
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Friday Roundup: Big Greenbuild News, Taking on Chemical Lobby, Kaiser’s LEED Gold Hospital
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Hanley Wood Acquires Greenbuild Conference & Expo, Trade Show News Network. USGBC’s new partnership with Hanley Wood for Greenbuild will help the world’s largest event dedicated to green building gain even more momentum.
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How to travel greener with TripAdvisor
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Many people are becoming more conscious about staying green while they travel.
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers a few easy tips for travelers who want to curb their carbon footprint, without sacrificing comfort, relaxation or fun!
Book a nonstop flight. The fewer planes you need to reach your destination, the lower your carbon footprint. Also, choose an airline that participates in a recycling program.
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Friday Roundup: New Vikings Stadium, Green Building Trends, Hospital to Save Big on Bills
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New Vikings stadium unveiled, Star Tribune. Check out this slideshow of renderings for the striking LEED stadium planned for Minneapolis.
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Friday Roundup: Dubai Pushing Green Projects, Look Inside VW’s Platinum Plant, LEED Neighborhoods Gaining Ground
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Green Building is Mandatory in Dubai, Sustainable Business. Dubai is targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, and a new law on green building will help it on its way. -
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Green Building Councils of the Americas Video
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The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Americas Regional Network is celebrating Earth Day with the release of a new educational video highlighting the work the Green Building Councils (GBCs) of the Americas are doing, and who is involved.
The video notes how the GBCs are connected through North America, Central America, and South America and how all work together towards facilitating the transformation of the building industry towards sustainability.
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Energy Efficiency Experts 2013 Registration
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The U.S. Green Building Council is pleased to announce that space has been added to allow for an additional 100 attendees at the premier gathering of energy efficiency experts: EE Global 2013! Registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis so be sure to purchase your seat today and join us May 20-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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EPA Honors Winners of First-Ever Campus RainWorks Challenge
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University of Florida and Illinois Institute of Technology lead in design of green infrastructure on campus
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the four winners of the Campus RainWorks Challenge, a new design challenge created to inspire the next generation of landscape architects, planners and engineers to develop innovative green infrastructure systems that reduce stormwater pollution and support sustainable communities.
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ENR Global Construction Summit
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Join ENR at the Global Construction Summit in NYC June 6 – 7, 2013. This essential conference brings together industry professionals from major construction markets around the world to explore growth opportunities and investigate solutions to the most pressing challenges on the international playing field.