Are You Prepared for the New DOE SEER2 Efficiency Standards?
Big Changes to the HVAC Industry in 2023 Big changes are coming to the HVAC industry in 2023, as new Department of Energy SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) efficiency standards will go into place at this time. HVAC professionals are responsible for staying on top of industry changes as they occur, but with so […]
Printing Sustainability
4 Tips for Eco-Friendly Printing This blog originally appeared on the Staples blog. Did you know that 350 million ink and laser cartridges go to landfills every year? Introduce sustainable printing to your home, school, or business with these helpful tips that include recycling ink cartridges and making ink last longer. You know that empty […]
How to Achieve Sustainability in Your Lab
6 Ways to Create a Sustainable Lab and Save Money In this day and age, it is becoming more and more important to be sustainable and help ensure this planet is here for future generations to come. The act of becoming sustainable helps the environment but can also save money. Many practices to help go […]
Why Your School Should Recycle Your Old Batteries & Light Bulbs
Which Products Can be Recycled & How to Get Started When it comes to recycling old batteries and bulbs, many organizations have questions. It can be confusing determining which particular products can be recycled and how your institution should actually go about recycling them. Here are the whats, wheres and hows of recycling, as well as […]
Supplier Spotlight: Avantor, delivered by VWR
How Avantor is Creating a Better World Through Positive Social & Environmental Impacts When it comes to sustainability, Avantor is committed to creating a better world through positive social and environmental impacts. We sat down with Nate Belke, Sustainability Manager at Avantor, to find out more about the company’s sustainable practices now and plans for […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning her career at the company in sales. Two years ago, she […]
Supplier Spotlight: Humanscale
An Interview with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale We sat down with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale to discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability in both their manufacturing processes and internal practices, and how other organizations can build their own robust sustainability program. Tell us a little […]
Supplier Spotlight: Hightower
An Interview with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, VP, Sales and Marketing We sat down with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Hightower to talk about Hightower’s commitment to sustainability and how higher education and K-12 institutions can approach building a sustainability strategy within their own […]
Saving the Planet Through Procurement
Cooperative Contracting Can Help When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get complicated very quickly. Schools are Ecosystems. How Does Procurement Keep Up? […]
VRF Equipment for Educational Buildings: The Sensible Solution
A Smart, Sustainable Solution for New Construction or Retrofit HVAC Requirements Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option in commercial HVAC projects. These systems work by using refrigerant as the heat-transfer medium to create heating and cooling within zoned spaces without necessarily needing ductwork or secondary air distribution devices Today, more […]
