If you’re about to discard your used compact flourescent bulb, make sure that you do so at a recycling centre where they can safely dispose of the mercury.
Recent studies have found that although the amount of mercury in these bulbs is very small, around 5 mg, it has the potential to contaminate up to 6,000 [...]
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Consider yourself lucky if you live in Pennsylvania, because there is a green building products directory to help you build green! Some of the services they provide:
* Explore green market opportunities related to your specific product line
* Participate in green training events and information exchanges with peers and professionals
* Consult with The Initiative’s industry experts [...]
A building’s cooling tower may consume more water than any other use. A cooling tower provides cooled water for air-conditioning, manufacturing and electric power generation; its purpose is to reject heat away from the building. The smallest cooling towers are designed to handle water streams of only a few gallons of water per minute supplied [...]
One Bryant Park, a skyscraper at the corner of 42nd Street and 6th Avenue in New York City, has become the first large office building to acquire LEED Platinum certification.
By incorporating green roofs, 600,000 square feet of high performance glass which allows daylight to enter while preventing unwanted heat and a greywater system, the office [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy is holding a contest to get companies and innovators to come up with an LED that uses only 10 watts while having the same illumination as a 60 watt incandescent bulb. You could become rich and famous and have a bulb named after you. The challenge is all yours! From [...]
CFLs save energy and reduce your carbon footprint, but did you know that they also contain mercury? Mercury isn’t good for human health so you shouldn’t dispose of these lamps in your garbage where they can become broken and the mercury will escape. A little drop from a broken bulb here and there can become [...]
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The upcoming 2010 version of the nationally (U.S.) available standard 90.1 for commercial building energy use, will include daylighting for the first time.
The new national building energy code 90.1 will include requirements for installation of skylights in large spaces as well as other lighting controls where it is safe, such as occupancy detectors.
According to the [...]
Looking for a light fixture that will help you see yet be light on the environment? If you’re planning on buying a light fixture, try to find one that is IDA approved. IDA stands for the International Dark Sky Association and they are dedicated to preserving our night time environment by tackling light pollution.
How many [...]
If one were to stick a thermometer in the middle of a city, the temperature would indicate a very hot patient. Why are cities hot places? In some highly developed cities such as New York City and Tokyo, temperatures are sometimes 22 degrees Farenheit warmer than rural areas. Natural vegetation has been replaced over time [...]
The Green Tip of the Day is to check for mould in your attic. During this time of year when it’s sunny, check your attic for black spots which could indicate mould spores. If you notice some black areas on the decking, then it’s time to call for some professional help. Being green means being [...]
