Tag: environment

Obtaining Sustainable Waste Reduction in Facilities

By Miles Oliver, Contributing Writer Nov 20, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Nov 20, 2023

In 2018, the United States generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW), which is the trash created by homes, businesses, and institutions. While 32% was recycled or composted, Americans still have a long way to go in improving waste reduction and reducing our impact on the environment. As a facilities manager, you have […]

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Report Ranks Top 50 Green Colleges Amid Rising Student Demand

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 2, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

Is your school green enough to attract eco-conscious students? The Princeton Review released the 2024 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges—an online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants wanting to attend schools that foster a culture of environmental responsibility. Based primarily on the company’s surveys of administrators at 683 colleges […]