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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Project Director, A Better City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Director, A Better City (ABC)

The applicant will manage A Better City’s Transportation Dividend Implementation Plan under a two year Barr Foundation grant, a multi-faceted project on

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Free Webinar: Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits, May 1, 4pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Working towards a low-carbon built environment demands that we address our existing structures.

There is an abundance of existing buildings – and particularly existing housing – that ar

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025 | Last updated: 04/09/2025

Green Building United 2025 Sustainability Symposium, May 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Celebrate 15 years of sustainable innovation at Green Building United’s Annual Sustainability Symposium! This full-day event brings together leaders and advocates to explore cutting-edge solutio

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Clear Drop - Plastic Recycling for Bags and Other Hard to Recycle Items

by Rate It Green Team


Pretty soon, there’s going to be an easy way to everyone to recycle or really “pre-recycle” those loose fluffy or crinkly plastic items you never really quite knew how to recyc

Filed under: Recycling Equipment

Keywords: Sustainability,Recycling,Green Living,Soft Plastic Compactor,Plastic Recycling,Plastic Bags,Compactors

0 replies | 8296 views | Posted on: 03/04/2025 | Last updated: 03/08/2025

5 Years after Covid: Healthy building trends to know w/ Dr. Joe Allen, Online, February 19, 10-11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For the fifth anniversary of Urban Green Live, the program's very first guest is returning to present: Dr. Joe Allen, Director of Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program and Associate Profe

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 02/06/2025 | Last updated: 02/06/2025

Fire Prevention and Response – An EBC Solid Waste Management Webinar, February 5, 12 - 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Attend this EBC Solid Waste Management webinar to join the discussion of the ins and outs of fire prevention and response at solid waste facilities.

The speaker panel for this webinar will include

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Free Webinar: Emergency Lighting, February 6, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

"Egress" lighting – lighting sufficient for exiting a building safely - for both normal conditions as well as during an emergency, is required in every commercial, institutional and in

California Green Building

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Electrifying Agricultural Product Processing, January 13, 10am - 12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar is an introduction to electrifying common gas burning technologies used in agricultural product processing, such as boilers and steamers in dairies, creameries, canneries and br

California Green Building

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 12/04/2024 | Last updated: 12/08/2024

Research on Tap: Climate Change and Clean Energy, BU Institute for Global Sustainability, December 5, 4-6 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fossil fuels have provided major benefits to populations in affordability and well-being but also created large impacts on the health of people and the planet. In the face of climate change, new and o

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 544 views | Posted on: 11/14/2024 | Last updated: 11/14/2024

Free Webinar: Navigating Indoor Air Quality Challenges While Saving Energy, November 6, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

We will explore the intersection of indoor air quality (IAQ) and green home building. While the green building movement is delivering on sustainability and energy efficiency, it often overlo

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 10/24/2024 | Last updated: 10/29/2024

11th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, December 3-5, Key West, FL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact was created in 2010 by Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties to coordinate and collaborate on climate change action across county lines and

Filed under: Events

Related to: Education ,Trade Shows and Events ,Information and Resources

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Social Networking,collaboration

0 replies | 1909 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo, November 25, São Paulo, Brasil

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo exposes attendees to a strong multidisciplinary conference with the presence of leaders in the construction market. There

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Brasil,International

0 replies | 2382 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/20/2019

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability "WCS Talks" @ Google, November 2, Sunnyvale, CA

by AbbieKnight

WCS Talks is a TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The annual event features both women and men fr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Energy,Social Networking,Women in Clean Energy

0 replies | 2076 views | Posted on: 10/06/2019 | Last updated: 10/11/2019

Green Real Estate Symposium (Vermont) - October 29th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Appraising, Selling & Financing with Energy Efficient & Renewable Energy Features Green Real Estate Symposium October 29 Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont $100, Includes lunch The 2015 Green …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Vermont

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 10/15/2015 | Last updated: 10/15/2015

2019 PA Energy Efficiency Conference, September 26-27, Harrisburg, PA

by AbbieKnight

At PAEE 2019, energy efficiency industry members will convene for two days of valuable networking and dynamic discussions about developing policy, emerging technology trends, and the future of energy

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,networking,Electrification

0 replies | 1723 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

NAR Green Designation, Pleasanton, CA, September 16 and 17 (2-Day Training)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to reso

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 08/11/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Best Practice Forum: Plastic Disruptors - The Business Case for Zero Waste: August 21, Philadelphia, PA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Best Practice Forums are a series of workshops from SBN that use member case studies to create meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and build a better business. Join on August 21st for a d

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 07/25/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

SolarRoofs 2019, August 3, Kochi, Kerala, India

by AbbieKnight

Join in the pan-india rooftop solar business series and expand your business portfolio in the states of MaharashtraRajasthan, GujaratKarnatakaTamil NaduTelangana, Kera

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Solar Roof,networking

0 replies | 1657 views | Posted on: 07/16/2019 | Last updated: 07/16/2019

Green Rhode Island: Sustainable Product Showcase, April 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Rhode Island, and IIDA New England Chapter Present: Green Rhode Island Design Showcase, Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 100 Elmwood A…

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 04/20/2016 | Last updated: 04/20/2016

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm - Seaport Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm Seaport Boston Hotel A Better City is leading a new initiative on the State of the Built Environment in Greater Boston. We will …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1713 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/16/2016

HEET Needs Your Help at a Massachusetts Gas Leak Map-a-thon, March 19, 1-4 pm - Great Volunteer Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Gas Leak Map-a-thon Saturday March 19th, 1 pm to 4 pm 108 Hancock St, Somerville (3 blocks from Porter Sq T-stop on the red line) In March, utilities in Massachusetts will report data on the loca…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency, @ Tech Sandbox February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm Tech Sandbox 105B South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Entrepreneurs are on the lookout for new markets i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Tech Sandbox

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Water Conservation: Xeriscape Incentive Program, Efficiency Works Training 2/24/16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Bulding Guild - Xeriscape Incentive Program Training Workshop February 24, 2016 Help promote water-efficient landscape by learning about our new Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP)…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Xeriscape,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Why is 2 degrees so important regarding Climate Change?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What's So Special About 2˚? The COP21 climate change conference is one of many crucial milestones and meetings on a path to the implementation of plans to reach targets for sustainable developmen…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Text Your Ideas to Imagine the Best Boston in 20103! (No idea too big or too small)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mayor Walsh has launched the community engagement process for Imagine Boston 2030 with a Textizen mobile platform. The platform will allow people to use technology already in their pocket to engage wi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Green Neigborhoods,Affordable Homes

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 11/11/2015 | Last updated: 11/11/2015

 

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