In today’s world, there is an increasing need to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. One of the ways to achieve this is by using materials with recycled content. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has included a landscape credit in its rating system, which encourages the Read more…
Collect compostable separately from other materials: To ensure that organic waste is effectively diverted from the landfill, organizations should collect compostable materials separately from other waste streams. This involves providing separate bins for compostable materials and educating employees about what materials can and cannot be composted. Compost, digest, or reuse Read more…
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that aims to promote sustainable practices and reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. One of the credits in the LEED rating system is the Site Management credit, which is available under the Operations and Maintenance Read more…
Review current processes: The first step is to review the organization’s current processes, including manufacturing activities and interactions with vendors and suppliers, to identify areas where waste can be reduced. This involves documenting the materials used and wasted by commodity. Implement waste tracking programs: To eliminate waste before it occurs, Read more…
Develop systems that emphasize reuse: To encourage reuse, organizations should develop systems that prioritize the reuse of materials, including equipment, furniture, and supplies. This involves establishing guidelines and procedures for reusing materials and identifying opportunities for reuse. Document pallet and shipping container reuse: Organizations should document and track the reuse Read more…
Chiller systems play a critical role in cooling large buildings such as hospitals, offices, and hotels. They consume a significant amount of energy, and their energy efficiency is crucial to reduce energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. Here are several opportunities to improve chiller energy efficiency: Ensure maximum capacity utilization: Read more…
Daylight analysis is an important aspect of sustainable building design. It helps in maximizing the use of natural light and reducing the dependency on artificial lighting. In addition, it is also important for meeting the credit compliance of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) V4 for new commercial buildings. Read more…
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a zero waste certification program that helps facilities achieve their zero waste goals, reduce their carbon footprint, and support public health. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the program encourages a whole systems approach to redesign resource life cycles, so all products Read more…
The TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification program is an important tool for organizations looking to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. The program, which focuses on waste reduction, water conservation, and energy efficiency, offers a variety of credits that organizations can earn to achieve certification. Here Read more…
To achieve compliance with the redesign credit under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification program, an organization must follow these five steps: Identify the product or process: The first step is to identify a product or process that can be redesigned to reduce waste, conserve resources, or improve Read more…