In case you have been sleeping for the past 5 years, there has been a total transformation taking place among the design community, manufacturers, and the rest of the human race! We are all making great strides...
Did you know?
The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health and productivity. In the United States, buildings account for:
36% of total energy use / 65% of electricity consumption
30% of greenhouse gas emissions
30% of raw materials use
30% of waste output/136 million tons annually
12% of potable water consumption
More industry statistics are available at www.USGBC.org
Please let me know if you have any best practices or preferred websites.
Sherry Kwintner
CareerTrip.com
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Good Information - I am impressed at the number of flooring manufacturers finally taking an active position on protecting the environment. I fully support the growth of more sustainable options in our industry.
Jim Echols
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