Environmental News and Information

Global green building alliance’s industry-first guide will drive $35 trillion in green bonds and loans needed to reach net zero

NREL discovers $4 billion in cardboard and paper in landfills, details how to reclaim lost value

EPA requires industrial facilities to improve preparation for chemical discharges to water

GSA approves first EV supply equipment vendors, advancing federal clean transportation goals

45 states and large metro areas develop climate action plans under Inflation Reduction Act grants

GSA: Atom Power’s FedRAMP authorization ensures secure, reliable EV charging infrastructure for federal FMs

These 10 organizations are piloting cleantech to reduce energy use with help from Wells Fargo and NREL

Experience the “rewilding” trend with Mohawk Group’s biomimetic carpet tiles

KI’s third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway will transform the learning environment for four lucky K-12 educators

Glean ideas for green infrastructure and stormwater drainage from EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge winners

 

Tips on enhancing employee productivity in the workplace

What the FM can do to contribute to employee productivity

Integrating sustainability + safety into the buildings of the future

Maintaining your assets over 50: The legacy of lead-based paints and the evolution of sustainable coatings

Proper storage tank management

How to deal with environmental health and safety issues caused by storage tanks

Case Study

District energy systems drive tremendous cost and energy savings for facility managers

Innovative HVACR systems help maximize the results

Will facility managers still exist in 2030?

Can we fend off the march of the robots and artificial intelligence?

Building managers now have more options than ever

Which option is best for you? LEED? Green Globes? BREEAM? No certification at all?

Environmental Insurance for Fixed Facilities

A Problem-Solving Primer