Sustainability Corner – (November 2015)

With strict guidelines, limits and even higher fines due to severe water shortages in California over the past several months, take a look at Part 1 of a 3-Part article on Water Conservation, published in Facilities Daily.

 

Here’s the link

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/plumbingrestrooms/article/Successful-Water-Conservation-Involves-Many-Critical-Factors–[email protected]&source=facility_insider&utm_source=facility_insider&utm_campaign=9/21/2015&utm_medium=email

Also, if you have not seen it yet, check out (late Sept. or early Nov. publication) the new Lighting How-to Guide update available free of charge to IFMA members at www.ifma.org/sustainability

The USGBC released a study on the economic impact of green buildings. Link to the full report is:

http://go.usgbc.org/2015-economic-impact-report.html

 Upcoming local events:

SOUTHFACE

SUSTAINABLE ATLANTA ROUNDTABLE (SART)

Friday, November 13, 2015 7:30-9:00 am | All Saints Episcopal

Check the Southface Calendar for education opportunities.

 USGBC – GEORGIA

Woodward Academy’s Latest Addition to the LEED Community-Tour

05 Nov 2015, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Location:

Woodward Academy’s Robert Woodruff Dining Hall, 1690 Rugby Avenue, College Park GA

Red & Green Scene Holiday Party 03 Dec 2015, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: 200 Peachtree, Atlanta GA