Many of the breakthroughs in sustainability have originated on college campuses. As a microcosm of the larger community, students and faculty have initiated programs, conducted experiments and set high objectives for improving water, energy and soil conservation while instituting aggressive recycling and composting programs. Private companies have funded many of these scholarly initiatives to gather…
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.
3 Green Building Examples in the U.S. I Aexcel
As companies and architects embrace the long-term benefits of sustainable construction and developing technology, more energy efficient buildings are being constructed to diminish the carbon footprint and significantly reduce energy and water consumption. The US Green Building Council is issuing a growing number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications, a sign that…
4 Reasons Why Asphalt & Concrete Are Unsustainable
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were over 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the United States in 2013, compared to only 1.2 million miles of paved roads in 1960. That’s a 116% increase in asphalt or concrete usage in just over 50 years.