Turning the Big Apple Green
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Depot – the Brooklyn-based, national supplier of eco-friendly building and living solutions – is transforming the green retail model with its flagship retail store opening Feb. 12 on the Bowery in Manhattan. Located at 222 Bowery between Prince and Spring, the 3,500 square-foot store will debut hundreds of premium products, including a [...]
The Refinishing Touch Saves More Than 2,000 Tons of Wood Furniture
ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Refinishing Touch, a world leader in providing on-site environmentally safe furniture refinishing, armoire conversions and re-upholstery to private and public organizations has completed the refurbishment of 20,000 wooden armoires in hotels across America, preventing a volume of 700,000 cubic feet and 2,000 tons of furniture from being put into landfills. February 17, [...]
BOMA, CCI Deliver Pioneering Energy Efficient Retrofit Solutions to Commercial Real Estate
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) are pleased to announce the development of the BOMA Energy Performance Contracting (BEPC) model, a pioneering model contract and supporting documents that allow building owners and operators to execute sophisticated energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings. BOMA and CCI, in [...]
Investing in Carbon-Neutral Luxury in the Philippines
The Cacao Pearl, located in Palawan, Philippines, is designed to become the world’s first non-profit and luxury eco-resort community to commit 100 percent of operating profits to environmental protection and social improvements. It is a low-density boutique resort being built in accordance with sustainable development principles, with 60 condominiums achieving zero carbon cost. Units range from $210,000 to $250,000.
Despite Economy, Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority
(BOSTON—Nov. 19, 2008) Despite a faltering economy, commercial building owners are continuing to allocate funds and resources to green their portfolios. According to the “2008 Green Survey: Existing Buildings,” the second annual national survey of the commercial real estate sector, more than 80 percent of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives this year, while [...]
NAAEI and NAHMA Announce New Credential for Green Property Management
Alexandria, VA, October 13, 2008 – The National Apartment Association Educational Institute (NAAEI) and the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) have jointly launched a new Credential for Green Property Management (CGPM) designed for on-site managers, maintenance staff and supervisors of front-line staff. The new credential meets the requirements of the voluntary Green Initiative established [...]
