Mike Arny: Recycling Pays
This month our resident LEED-EB expert, Mike Arny, explores how effective waste management and recycling programs reap big benefits for building management. For starters – it reduces waste management costs!
Volume 1 Issue 9 September 2006
Welcome to ManagingGreen
Labor Day has come and gone, school has re-opened and work has speeded up at businesses nationwide. We’ve been busy at The Ashkin Group and Leonardo Academy too and we are pleased to share with you through this newsletter our latest insights on Green Building Management. This month ManagingGreen features several articles by industry experts including: tips on effective waste management and recycling programs; added details about how to maximize the utility of your entryway matting system and accounts of the green building management experiences at two renowned buildings in our nation's capitol.
Finally, we’re proud to share some exciting news. Steve Ashkin has been selected for the election slate for the board of directors at the U.S. Green Building Council. Voting takes place throughout September.
All the best! – Michael Arny and Stephen Ashkin
Sustainable Waste Management Case Study
If you are interested in a frontline example of a successful waste management and recycling system this is a MUST READ case study of the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, DC.
Green Cleaning: Entryway Matting Systems - Part 2
The second article of our two-part series on entryway matting systems examines proper matting placement, how to select a “high quality” mat and cleaning requirements for entryways.
Expert Insights: Herve Houdre of Washington, DC's Willard InterContinental Hotel
Under the leadership of general manager Herve Houdre, the Willard InterContinental Washington is on the road to becoming one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in the United States. And the location couldn't be better -- just two blocks away from the White House!
Power Control Devices Save Money
New control devices are powering down vending machines to help companies save energy and cut utility bills.
Going Green Produces Healthy Profits
The CEO of Shaklee Corporation, a privately held, multi-level marketing and direct sales company predicts 'double-digit' growth with company's launch of toxin-free products.
Chlorine Plants Hidden Culprits in Mercury Contamination
Although mercury pollution is most often linked to coal-burning power plants, a new report reveals a small corner of the chlorine industry may be responsible for an even greater share of mercury contamination.
Rock’n Roll’s Green Days
The rock music industry is revving up its engines - powered by energy-efficient fuel, of course and promoting activism that's focused on changing its own lifestyle in order to lead by example.
