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In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed
…Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, July 24, 11 am - 1 pm PT
The accelerating electrification market is creating new opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners transition from fossil fuel-powered systems to electric alternatives
…In this webinar, GreenCircle Certified and Interface will share real-world insights into building circular systems, highlighting how product innovation, transparent practices, and regulatory awareness
…Green Building Construction Tour, June 3, Santa Barbara, California
Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. Durin
…Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six milli
…Building Circularity in Georgia, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 8, Atlanta, Georgia
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a
…Free Webinar: Higher-Performance Residential Remodels, April 24, 09:30 - 11 am PT
Working through specific examples, 3C-REN will help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovatio
…USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado
Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following
…Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg
…GPRO Construction Management, Online Training, December 6
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new
…Smart City Expo Miami - SUSTAINABLE is the NEW SMART, December 12 - 14, Miami, Florida
This December, smart city leaders from around the world will converge on Miami for the upcoming Smart City Expo Miami 2022. The theme of the event is “sustainable is the new smart
…Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online Training, November 29, 3-5 pm EST
Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus to examine case studies, detailing int
…Leaders in Energy 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Online, September 22, 3:30 - 7 pm EDT
The urgent need to become a more sustainable and equitable world, and to stop and reverse climate and biodiversity impacts, is generating widespread new opportunities for people of all ages, skills, a
…Environmental League of Massachusetts Seeks Development Director
Reporting to and in partnership with the President and Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as ELM continues to grow. The Development Director will manage an…
In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec
…Sustainability 101: From Foundations to the Future January 8, USGBC MA, Boston
At USGBC MA, we want to help the green building community redesign the built environment to be more sustainable. As climate change becomes a pressing issue for Boston, professionals are going to need
…USGBC NJ Annual Holiday party and Member Reception, December 11, 6-8:30pm, Elizabeth
USGBC New Jersey Chapter
Holiday Party and Member Reception
Embassy Suites Newark Airport
Holiday Bonus:
USGBC NJ Memberships available at a 20% discount if sign up/pay that night.
Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 16, Sacramento, CA
Join in Sacramento for a special one-day event to highlight the public building sector’s current challenges, opportunities, best practices and technology needs.
A state office build
…Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, Nov 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!
The annual fundraising event is at the Center for Arts at the Armory in S
…Who: Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our
…Harvard University researchers Lee Miller and David Keith have published two studies focusing on the environmental impacts of using renewable energy in the US to meet the energy demands.
…The ocean covers 71% over the earth’s surface, far, far greater than any land mass. Directly or indirectly, it touches every piece of life on earth and every aspect of human society. The ocean f
…The conference on sustainable energy supply and integration of energy storage systems is hosted by the chair of Electrical Power Systems of the Helmut Schmidt University and technically co-sponsored b…
Sustainable Event Planning: Learning from Minnesota's Sports Industry, August 21, Minneapolis, MN
Join us as we partner with Environmental Initiative to explore sustainability leadership and initiatives inside Minnesota’s sports industry. Learning from a sports context, attendees will share best…
Studies: We Are Consuming Plastics from Drinking Water
A colorful plastic microfiber in bottled water. Photograph: Abigail Barrows Globally, we generated 275 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010 alone (Jenna R. Jambeck et al). But we only recycle
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