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Increasing Green Building Performance with High Technology
Suelen Ribeiro Sep 23, 2017

New means of building development are being sought to reach the highest possible level of performance with reduction of the consumption and waste generated. One goal is to create buildings that... Read More

Why Landscaping Companies Should Consider Going Electric, by George Carrette, EcoQuiet Lawncare
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

I started my landscaping company, EcoQuiet Lawn Care, back in 2014. Some friends of mine had expressed interest in the industry and spoken to me about the opportunities they saw in electric... Read More

Protecting Pollinators: Our Endangered Backyard Species
Veer Mudambi Feb 14, 2020

The basis for the principle of conservation, and why we should care when a species goes extinct, is that every life form plays an important role in the ecological balance of the earth. However, the... Read More

Sustainable ADA Signage – Top Six Trends
Green Dot Sign® Oct 13, 2019

Demand for ADA Signs that Contribute to Green Buildings Expected to Continue   The number of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... Read More

Healthy Design – A Key Factor in Green Building Moving Forward
Suelen Ribeiro Jul 22, 2018

Buildings are a complex system divided in many indoor environments, which can cause a positive or negative impact on occupants’ health. People usually spend the most of their time indoors at... Read More

HPDs: Why Product Transparency Is The New Norm

Product Transparency and Product Manufacturers Product transparency is the practice of disclosing detailed information about products and services. Product transparency is here to stay whether... Read More

Planning Livability Instead of Aging in Place

Planning Livability Instead of Aging in Place By: Olga G. Alvarez, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, LEED-AP ID+C, EBOM, GGP When trying to define the word “sustainable”, what comes to mind is... Read More

Considering the Environmental Effects of Solar Panels
Suelen Ribeiro Jan 23, 2021

Have you ever thought of how much pollution a single household produces in a life time? Or even in a year? Here are some figures to help us think through this important question: Approximately 7.5... Read More

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities
EmmamHowe Oct 24, 2016

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events... Read More

Discussing Carbon Tax with Dr. Gilbert Metcalf
Veer Mudambi Apr 16, 2020

Rate It Green spoke with economist Dr. Gilbert Metcalf of Tufts University about carbon taxes, the Green New Deal, role of the EPA, the current pandemic, border carbon adjustments, and bringing... Read More