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Lego Looks to Plants as Building Blocks for Bricks
Danish toy maker, seeking to decrease its carbon footprint, considers corn and wheat as an alternative to petroleum-based plastic. Lego makes billions of bricks a year out of petroleum-based plastic, but it is experimenting with more who… more...
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Environmental Activism
0 replies | 3481 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017
Heathrow Airport Targets Zero Carbon, Zero Waste by 2050
London’s Heathrow airport launched a sustainability strategy that includes using 100 percent renewable energy by April and operating a zero-carbon, zero-waste airport by 2050. Dubbed Heathrow 2.0, the plans include building an R&D incu… more...
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Green Facilities
0 replies | 4520 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017
Event: Blower Door Testing Workshop, 3/25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Kensington, CA
Blower Door Testing Workshop Passive House California Saturday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Jane & Pierre's WIP Home Kensington, CA Join Passive House California (PHCA) for a hands-on blower door training workshop. Learn how to use… more...
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California
0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017
USGBC MA Residential Committee Mtg, 3/13, 5:45 pm, Boston. Guest Speaker: Jenn Taranto Introduces the Well Building Program
USGBC MA Residential Committee Mtg, 3/13, 5;45 pm, Boston Introduction to the Well Building Program Monday March 13, 5:45-8pm USGBC MA 50 Milk St. 15th floor, Aristotle room Boston Guest Speaker: Jenn Taranto of Structuretone … more...
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Massachusetts
1 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017
Event: “Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening, 3/31, 6:30 PM, Manhattan, NY
“Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening Friday, March 31, 6:30 PM, Solar 1, 23rd St. at the East River, Manhattan Ticket: $10 “Garbage Warrior (2007) tells the inspiring story of New Mexico eco-architect Michael Reynolds, who builds … more...
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0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017
Webinar: Risks and Rewards in the Zero Net Energy Marketplace, 3/30, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Webinar: Risks and Rewards in the Zero Net Energy Marketplace Thursday, March 30, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM What value is derived to owners and developers from a zero net energy building? This session will explore and understand the developer… more...
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New York
0 replies | 2483 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017
Event: Cracking the Code: Fostering Public Participation in Zoning, 3/16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, New York
Cracking the Code: Fostering Public Participation in Zoning Thursday, March 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave, NY, NY 10029 “As Jane Jacobs famously said, ‘cities have the capability of pro… more...
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0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017
Free Event: Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience, 3/9, 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Queens, NY
Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience by Newtown Creek Alliance Thursday, March 9, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Location: LaGuardia Community College Little Theater in Shenker Hall 31-10 Thomson Ave Queens, NY 11101 P… more...
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0 replies | 527 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017
NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing, Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine
Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of participatio… more...
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Maine
0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017
NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home, Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm, East Greenwich
Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm East Greenwich, RI CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of participation are available … more...
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0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017
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