Tag: Sustainability

Desk and chairs in a sustainable commercial building

Save energy with commercial software for sustainable buildings

For many CRE operators, the future is green. Businesses of all sizes are achieving sustainability by leveraging software for sustainable buildings. The latest tech offers detailed consumption insights, automates resource optimization, promotes waste reduction and engages occupants through access to building performance data. How facility management software drives sustainability Facility management tech is transforming how […]

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Exploring America’s Aquariums

Aquatic Animal Care

Aquariums, often a topic of debate among some, are more than just attractions. Did you know that most aquariums are nonprofit organizations firmly committed to conservation and sustainability? This summer, let’s dive into the world of America’s top aquariums and discover the incredible work they do. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta. This aquarium, the largest in the […]

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Go Green Team

Sustainability & the Olympics

Sustainability has become a vital focus for the modern Olympic Games, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and promote long-term benefits for host cities and the planet. Let’s delve into some of the essential areas of focus. Green infrastructure. The future host cities for the Olympics are not just accelerating sustainable strategies but also making a […]

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Pollinator Awareness

The Bee’s Tea

Understanding how urban areas and technology can significantly support and protect pollinator populations is important. Let’s explore the world of pollinators and their significant economic impacts worldwide. History perspectives. Our history is intertwined with that of pollinators. Ancient cultures, such as those in Egypt, Mesoamerica, Greece, and Rome, revered and utilized pollinators in various ways, […]

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Rainwater Harvesting

Reap What You Flow

An age-old conservation practice is attracting renewed interest in this era of drought and unpredictable precipitation: rainwater harvesting, the process of capturing, diverting and storing rainwater for later use for residential use, landscaping, fire protection and other purposes. Valued at $890 million in 2021, the global rainwater harvesting system market is projected to top $1.6 […]

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Eliminate Paper Waste

Tech saves the planet

Paper has long been a mainstay of virtually every business. But amid cost and environmental concerns, many companies are starting to examine alternative approaches that can reduce paper use and waste. Worldwide consumption of paper has risen by 400% in the last 40 years, with 35% of harvested trees being used for paper manufacturing. Every […]

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Sustainability for All

Simple Earth-friendly Living

Green is always good. Every action taken throughout the day has an impact on the planet. Here are some simple tips to be sustainable in everyday life, which are tremendous ways to become more eco-friendly. Eat more greens. Everyone wants healthy longevity, and eating more plants is how to get there. Going vegan overnight is […]

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Sustainable Fashion

Changing Mindsets

When one thinks about big sustainability impacts, agriculture, energy production and other brawny industries often come to mind. But the manufacture, transport and disposal of t-shirts, pajamas, blouses and other garments create a sizeable footprint too. In fact, garment production and transportation account for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the […]

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Sports Arenas

Score Sustainability Points

Sports arenas attract vast attention with their aesthetic qualities, luxurious amenities, association with high-profile teams and iconic imprint on city skylines. But did you know that beyond their opulence, many modern arenas represent leadership in sustainability? “Many sports venues have jumped on the sustainability bandwagon to construct or renovate their structure in a race to […]

World Water Day has continued to draw attention to the importance of conserving fresh water since our report on the annual observance four years ago.

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Conservation Ideas

World Water Day: March 22

World Water Day has continued to draw attention to the importance of conserving fresh water since our report on the annual observance four years ago. With the United Nations reporting that 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water, preserving the 0.5% of the world’s water that’s available fresh is a more urgent priority than […]

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Prologis + Sustainability

Ahead of What’s Next

Logistics and construction are among the top ten most environmentally hazardous industries in the world. Rather than accept the status quo, some industry leaders are driving the effort to a healthier tomorrow. Yardi client Prologis is pushing the envelope on sustainability measures in logistics real estate. Prologis receives royal honors for sustainability measures His Royal […]

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Clean is the New Green

Creating healthier buildings

Back in 1946, we were on to something. The American Standards Association, now the American National Standards Institute, issued guidelines for healthy buildings. Among the standards stood a novel concept: occupied rooms should have access to fresh air. It seems like common sense now, but it’s not common practice today. That standard was all but […]

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Energy Updates

Wind, Solar & More

Here’s a roundup of recent reports from the Energy Information Administration, the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy: Wind power flies high in 2020 Project developers expect more than 23 gigawatts of wind turbine generating capacity to come online in the U.S. in 2020, far more than the previous record of […]

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Water Wins

Tap the Savings

The cost of water can be deceptively low — it doesn’t include the energy expenses of pumping and heating the water. When you evaluate water and energy efficiency together, you’re in a better position to maximize resource and cost savings. Multifamily companies can get some quick wins with minimal effort and no (or low) capital […]

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Building Better

New Bricks, New Possibilities

Bricks are a burden. For more than 5,000 years, we’ve used the same inefficient, environmentally destructive products to build homes, businesses and institutions. Their cumulative effects left landscapes barren, air polluted and contributed to warmer climates. Innovation is in place for smarter bricks—if the industry is ready to get onboard. The life of bad bricks […]

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