Sustainability is vital to all institutions. College campuses are no exception, especially as students are now quite likely to consider sustainability on college campuses when they choose where to apply. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher...
The negative impact of climate change on infrastructure is becoming clearer, but it can still be effectively managed with a clear understanding of the problem and the right proactive measures. Climate change is causing more severe droughts in some places and more...
Keeping your parking lot well lit is important for customers and employees, especially if your business is open later at night or even early in the morning. Parking lot lights help reduce low speed accidents and makes customers feel safe walking from their car to your...
In the U.S., healthcare facilities represent less than 5% of commercial floor space. However, they use nearly 10% of the energy consumed by the commercial sector. For hospitals and other healthcare facilities, energy conservation is paramount. Energy is a major cost,...
LED street lights have many advantages. Not only do they use less energy, but they have a longer cycle between replacements and allow light to be directed more precisely. This allows clear visibility while reducing light pollution and glare. An LED street light also...
We don’t tend to think of prisons as something which needs to be sustainable when we think of them at all. But the fact is that prisons do have an environmental impact. Keeping a lot of people in one place uses water and energy, and can produce significant...
