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Water is a finite resource; it is not possible to produce more water than what already exists on Earth. Add to that the fact that demand for water is ever increasing.
FMJ Articles
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To Improve IAQ—Look No Further than Your Feet
There is no doubt that facility managers wear many hats. Whether putting out fires, managing budgets, developing new programs, meeting with vendors or reading up on the latest sustainable practices, the schedule of a facility manager is a full one.
The Carbon Footprint: A Step in the Wrong Direction
As we seek ways to reduce our overall ecological imprint, the single measure of a carbon footprint is the factor generating news, Web commentary and organizations around climate change. Industrial growth in Asia coupled with the implementation of the Phase One Kyoto Protocol reductions will continue to draw attention to this key environmental impact.
Go Gold and Save Green
The pressure is on. Corporate executives are pushing for green alternatives, keen public awareness is reaching a threshold, and while your facility may certainly be doing its part to reduce its carbon footprint, your main objective is resolute—to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. Is it possible to merge the two initiatives into a winning strategy that will reduce expenses and promote environmental stewardship?
Environmental Initiatives for Federal Buildings
The federal government is the largest consumer of energy in the United States, and about 30 percent of that consumption is in federal buildings. With about 1,513 federal assets in its inventory, the U.S. General Services Administration is the civilian government’s largest building owner. GSA is keeping step with the federal government’s ever-increasing efforts to conserve energy and is leading the way in many areas of building design, construction and management.
Tools & Resources
IFMA Sustainability Member Community
Sustainability SIG discussion forum for IFMA members only
Sustainability “How-To Guide” Series: Water
From the IFMA Foundation Sustainability How-To Guides Series.
This guide is designed to review the basics of water use and disposal in commercial buildings. By learning about the fundamentals of water conservation, readers will hopefully be able to implement projects that will help lower water consumption and thus lower water bills, as well as sewer bills that are affected by the amount of discharge. In the process, the impact of water consumption on the world in which we live will be reduced.
Sustainability Knowledge
Browse a variety of sustainability-related content for the facility practitioner including the IFMA Foundation’s “Sustainability 'How-To' Guide Series,” recent research publications and helpful links.
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