Of the many possible definitions of sustainability, this one seems the best: “A state in which the demands placed on the environment are met without reducing its capacity to allow all people to live well, now and in the future.”
5 Organizations That Use Renewable Resources I Aexcel
Utilizing renewable resources should be a top priority for businesses and organizations focused on sustainability. Renewable resources such as oxygen, water, wind, and biomass (a byproduct of other renewable resources) replenish themselves naturally over time and represent natural alternatives to nonrenewable resources such as coal and petroleum in many products. Thus, businesses that emphasize renewable…
Sustainability in Maintenance: What to Consider I Aexcel
The impact of the sustainability advantages derived from building with recycled materials and installing energy-reducing systems are lost when the facility is maintained with ecologically damaging processes and chemicals. Sustainability in a LEED-certified, or any facility, is an ongoing process and maintenance plans should be devised to retain this discipline in such a high-performance building.
3 Next-Level Sustainable Products |Aexcel
Sustainable products provide benefits to the population without diminishing public health or any segment of the environment during the product life cycle, from accumulation of the raw materials to the final disposal of all the parts.
3 Soybean-Based Products Being Used Effectively I Aexcel
Soybeans are the most versatile of commonly produced crops. Soy oil and other by-products have been used as ingredients in human and animal food, environmentally friendly bio-diesel fuel, bio-composites for construction, adhesives, carpet, upholstery, industrial lubricants, solvents and cleaners. Soy components are also being used in coolers, refrigerators, auto interiors and even footwear.
10 Green Colleges in the U.S. I Aexcel
Colleges and universities are often on the leading edge of social and environmental initiatives. Today sustainability is a major area of focus on campuses and many breakthroughs have burst forth from all around the country.
How Higher Education Helps Shape the Future of Green Building | Aexcel
Universities have been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives for decades. Academics were among the first to recognize the damage that human involvement imposes on our planet and the potential devastating impact of pollution and the depletion of resources on future generations.
10 Ways to Green Your Business I Aexcel
“Going green” should be a key objective for any company. A few of the rewards for embracing sustainability include a positive public image, cost savings and potential competitive advantage. Less tangible, but certainly real, is the heightened morale and sense of accomplishment that employees enjoy while participating in green projects. A culture of sustainability is…
5 Sustainable Pavement Ideas to Keep Your Pavement Green I Aexcel
Worldwide, infrastructure is constantly expanding to support our growing population. Cities are constantly paving new roads and resurfacing old roads to accommodate increased vehicle traffic.
6 Ways to Save on Parking Lot Maintenance | Aexcel Corp.
Without preventative care, asphalt parking lots will begin to crack and show age after a few years, especially when exposed to severe weather, heavy traffic, and overdoses of harsh sunlight. Planned preventative maintenance keeps parking lots looking great and saves money over the long haul by preserving the underlying substrate, thus delaying the costly capital…