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FREE Webinar: CarbonCure Discussion with Carbon Leadership Forum Chicago Hub, June 30, 1 PM EDT
Join the Carbon Leadership Network's Chicago Hub to discuss carbon and the cement industry with Ozinga. Cement is the source of about 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions. If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third… more...
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Concrete
0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/18/2020
Is Mold in Modern Buildings a Sign Of Energy Loss?
Why does mold grows in new buildings? In an article found on a Australian building site, this question is explored. The main topic of the article is the accidental creation of "thermal bridges", breaks in insulation or wall that lets in air… more...
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Insulation
2 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 07/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2020
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactured cabinets where the materials are also domestically sourced. No added formaldehyde should be a consideration as well … more...
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Cabinetry
4 replies | 3504 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2020
FREE Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: The World's Most Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof System, June 25, 12pm EDT
This one hour course will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cost and performance versus temporary aspha… more...
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Roof Tile
0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020
USGBC-LA True Zero Waste and Circular Economy Training Series: Reduce, Reuse, and Composting, July 9, 9:30 am
Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, according to the World Bank’s new report. The make-take-waste way of doing things is coming to an end and if we do it right, we'll create m… more...
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Waste Management & Collection/Recycling
0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/08/2020
Webinar: GreenCE: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 11, 12pm
This course will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features available, this course will explore what to co… more...
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Appliances
0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020
FREE Green Building Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof Systems, May 13, 12 pm EDT
In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cost and performance versus temporary asp… more...
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Roofing
0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 04/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020
Unlocking The Grid: Getting Renewables To NYC 2020 Conference, June 17, New York, NY (Now Online)
Local Law 97 anticipates that NYC's electric grid will deliver far more renewable energy than is currently available. But where will this electricity be generated? When will it be available to New York City buildings? And what policies … more...
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Electrical
0 replies | 1517 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/21/2020
Masterclass on Solar Contracts- Legal, Taxation, Commercials & Risks, May 28-29, (New Dates) New Delhi, India
This masterclass is aimed at those who are interested in acquiring a detailed understanding of how to negotiate Solar contracts, what the clauses are for and how you can best use them together with the knowledge of the legal environment whi… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 1527 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/24/2020
Solar Roofs Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2020, Ahmedabad, India, March 20
The event is a business platform for India’s rooftop scale solar sector. The companies which will be participating this year include: solar rooftop project developers, solar rooftop EPC companies, system integrators, Solar OEMs, stora… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 2092 views | Posted on: 03/06/2020 | Last updated: 03/07/2020
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