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Green Building Kayak Tour, June 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, Pittsburgh, PA
Join the Green Building Alliance on the water and take in Pittsburgh’s green buildings from a different vantage point!
Paddle along the Allegheny River, enjoying the natural beauty the waterw
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Each year, the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) organizes one of the most comprehensive and informative conferences dedicated to resource management issues in California and beyond.
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As cities accelerate toward low-carbon and net-zero-ready buildings, architects and Passive House practitioners are rethinking the role of fenestration in large-scale building performance. From therma
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Free Webinar: Ventilation with Dehumidification Design and Applications, June 17, 12 pm ET
Despite the rumors, whole-home ventilation systems do not directly dehumidify. Some systems may add less humidity than others, but what if they could both ventilate and dehumidify?
Let's explor
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USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA
This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat
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Urban Green Presents Gingerbread Passive House Competition, 12/10, 6-9pm, NYC
Come to Urban Green Council's second annual Gingerbread Passive House Competition and show off your building skills!
Urban Green Council and New York Passive House members are encouraged t
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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Sustainability Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University communit
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Michigan Drawdown Conference, September 25, Grand Rapids, MI
On September 25, 2019 the Michigan Community will come together in Grand Rapids to offer local solutions and opportunities for engagement on the important subject of climate change. The stakes have ne
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South Carolina’s Energy Freedom Act - Solar Boom Expected
The number of solar installations in South Carolina may more than double in the next five years with the recent passing of the Solar Energy Freedom Act, according to the Solar Energy Industries Associ
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Join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for this early autumn Pro Tour, hosted by Solar Design Associates. The tour will showcase the new Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Headquarters,
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People's Tiny House Festival, August 2-4, Fountain, CO
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2019 People's Tiny House Festival, Fountain CO
The People's Tiny House Festival is An Event Dedicated To Engaging All Stacks Of Simple Li
Responsible Commercial Real Estate Management Leadership Panel, August 1, Charlotte, NC
"The green revolution represents opportunities for companies to position themselves strategically and gain a competitive advantage. Indeed, green buildings are likely to secure more development f
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GreenerBuilder San Francisco, July 25, 8:00am-6:30pm, San Francisco, CA
GreenerBuilder is a one-day conference and expo for green building professionals. The annual event unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment–includi
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2015 Annual ReLeaf Conference in Syracuse, NY
Date: July 16-18, 2015 Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to present the 23rd Annual ReLeaf Conference! T…
I am looking for earth-friendly products for lining a backyard pond. In particular, I'd love to know whether eco intelligent polyester can be used to underlay a standard EPDM pond liner. &nb
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USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard, March 31, 8 am - 12 noon
USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard March 31st, 2016 8 AM - 12 PM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" room Boston, MA Non Member - USGBC MA Chapter $ 65 USGBC MA Chapter Me…
Free LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Offered by GreenCE
The Free LEED Exam Prep course is composed of 10 modules. The 10 modules include an Introduction, the LEED credit categories, and a Conclusion with exam study strategies. Each module is 3-70 minutes a…
Mass Moving on Up at #3: Top LEED State in the Nation
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its national ranking of the top states in the country for LEED green building and Massachusetts is the third state in the nation for 2015. The rankings…
Efficiency Works: What's New for 2016 - 1/27 - 8:30 - 10 am
An Efficiency Works training hosted by the Colorado Green Building Guild Join us to learn about new rebates and grants offered by Efficiency Works in 2016. Also, discover an easier way to apply for…
ArBolivia - A New Model of Plantation Forestry - CrowdFunder Campaign
Rate It Green Community Member DavidV is raising funds for ArBolivia: "ArBolivia is a unique partnership between socially motivated investors and smallholder farmers in the Bolivian Amazon, which o…
The Bullitt Center - Rate It Green's first Green Building of the Week!
Announcing Rate It Green’s first “Green Building of the Week,” the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington, a showcase building and leadership example to inspire and educate everyone in the green …
National Healthy Housing Standard - National Center for Healthy Housing
Did you know that regulations and industry practices affecting existing owner-occupied and rental housing have not kept up with knowledge about housing related disease and prevention of disease and in…
Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming, A Conference at Tufts, October 16-18
Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming Even with elevated greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, water can cool the biosphere and address destructive feedbacks in the climate system. Frid…
Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT
A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join …
Armstrong vinyl plank flooring
I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally…
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