Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

If you’re running an event inside a building, then 44% of that building’s energy consumption is attributed to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and 28% to lighting equipment. Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies. Look for certified bio-based cleaning products.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

To alleviate the tremendous amount of plastic waste that enters landfills every day and to preserve the fossil fuels used to make new plastic, hotels should reduce, reuse, replace and recycle plastics. Routinely check plumbing for water leaks and ensure refrigeration and HVAC systems are well maintained. Source: epa.gov.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

You will likely uncover opportunities for alternative clean energy (non-fossil fuel energy sources and processes). Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. processing plant) to local waterways.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

This means a significant amount of energy is used at all times to keep the lights on, run the HVAC systems, and power all of the devices and machinery inside. Most of this energy is produced by the burning of fossil fuels which releases a mass amount of carbon dioxide into the environment.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2024

You will likely uncover opportunities for alternative clean energy (non-fossil fuel energy sources and processes). Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. processing plant) to local waterways.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. Its biodegradability, durability and high capacity for storing carbon makes hemp a promising green building material. Compared to trees, hemp grows roughly 50 times faster and requires less area to grow.

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