by Brianna Crandall — October 4, 2010—A practical, real-world guide designed to expand water conservation efforts inside and outside of today’s facilities was released September 27. The IFMA Foundation and the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments (ASBE) produced the white paper titled “A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards.”
The free guide provides an overview of key areas in water conservation, including: process water use including cooling towers and laundry facilities; rainwater harvesting with a description of harvesting techniques and applications for water reuse; green roofs with a description of types and various benefits of green roofs; and case studies that offer real-world insight into effective approaches.
The white paper is the latest in the series of Sustainability “How-to” Guides produced by the IFMA Foundation, covering such topics as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool, food service, lighting and landscaping.
