Tag: Waste Management
Rush2Recycle Program Launching At Super Bowl LII Stadium
A partnership between the U.S. Bank Stadium management team and others aims to recover at least 90% of the waste generated at the facility during the Super Bowl on February 4.
Grants For Recycling Bins In Park Settings Available
The sixth annual Dr Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America Beautiful Park Recycling Infrastructure Grant Program is accepting applications until February 16, 2018.
8 Ways To Step Up Sustainability In 2018
Energy audits and low-flow fixtures are among the cost-saving, sustainability measures to introduce — or expand upon — within your facilities for the new year.
Enevo Accelerating Expansion Into Waste Services
With $12M in funding secured, the sensor technology company is expanding into waste services for restaurant, retail, and commercial property customers.
Zero Waste Rating System Rebranded As TRUE
This certification is administered by Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI), which acquired the system from the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council in 2016.
Covanta Marks Milestone Serving Marion County, Oregon
For 30 years, this provider of sustainable waste and energy solutions has operated an Energy-from-Waste facility for this county in the northwest U.S.
Federal Facilities Conclude 5th Annual Green Challenge
Under the U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management Program, federal facilities managers track data in two of six categories for one year.
Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts
Eight Las Vegas properties in the MGM Resorts International portfolio have earned the highest level of this certification from the Green Building Initiative.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Launches Resist Line
Designed to withstand extreme outdoor conditions, this waste and recycling product line offers a variety of options for facility exteriors.
Waste Management Analytics From Busch Systems
This manufacturer of recycling, compost, and waste containers has developed a free recycling and waste collection analytics software application that provides facility management useful insight into waste management activities.
At Target Field, Operations Team Continues Compost Effort
At the Minnesota Twins stadium, cups and other concession related products will be kept out of landfill with the help of a partnership with Eco-Products, Inc.
New Report From USGBC, LEED In Motion: Venues
This document highlights the results that a number of facility management teams at convention centers, sports venues, performing arts centers, and other public assembly spaces have achieved through the use of LEED green building rating system.
Setting Waste Management Goals
A new tool within ENERGY STAR Portfolio enables facility executives to quantify waste.
Facility Executive | February 2017 Issue
The February 2017 issue features the 2017 Facility Executive Of The Year. Plus, a look at in-building cellular, waste management, the building envelope, emergency preparedness, flooring, and our annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Microsoft HQ Earns Zero Waste Facility Certification
The first technology company to achieve Zero Waste Facility Certification, Microsoft diverts 90 percent waste from its global headquarters.
EPA 2016 Food Recovery Challenge Winners
Participants in the most recent Challenge included grocers, restaurants, educational institutions, sports and entertainment venues and more.
Question Of The Week: Are You Recycling Organic Waste?
Recycling programs and requirements have been in place for decades. An emerging area impacting facility management is the handling of organic waste.
EHD Bin Dumper by SP Industries
The EHD Bin Dumper can empty material directly from a container into production, recycling, or waste handling equipment.
Facility Retrofit: Zero Waste Manufacturing
In September 2014, Diamond announced that it had achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill status, becoming the first American-owned folding carton manufacturer to do so.
Services & Maintenance: Waste Management Strategies
Recycling the volume and variety of materials used in facilities requires planning and communication.