Biodegradable Trash Bags – Is That An Oxymoron?
Are biodegradable trash bags really better? The thinking behind this product is that because they are made with a renewable resource (typically corn or some other plant-based product) they are better for the environment than traditional trash liners made from plastic. Okay so if you’re burying trash in your backyard and keeping it wet and […]
Safer Disinfectants
Industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors. Why are disinfectants classified as pesticides by the EPA? Why does this prevent them from being certified as green? The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law, called FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) gives EPA the authority to regulate products that kill other things. […]
Reducing Energy Consumption
Building owners and facility managers are increasingly interested in reducing energy consumption to reduce costs and improve their environmental footprint. One of their highest priorities is the reduction of energy. Residential and commercial buildings in the United States consume 39 percent of total U.S. energy usage and 68 percent of total U.S. electricity. The reason […]