Building Green Just Requires A Good Partner
Whether you are building your dream home, or you are a developer building a shopping center or other large-scale project, you can still keep your earth conscience clear when you get your building materials from a company with a solid track record for being environmentally proactive. Cemex-California, a division of Cemex USA, is ready to partner with you to make your next building project earth friendly. Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Cemex USA as one of their 2010 Energy Star Partners of the Year. They received the recognition for their advances in energy management and for overall reduction of dangerous greenhouse gasses. The company has actually been an Energy Star partner for six years now, and this is the second straight year they’ve earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year award. The award recognizes the efforts of businesses to use energy efficiently and their programs for implementing superior energy management. The award’s winner is chosen from more than seventeen thousand eligible organizations, making it quite an honor, indeed.
In addition to being part of the EPA’s Energy Star Program, Cemex USA has created within its infrastructure, an Energy Management Program and a Corporate Energy Management Team to oversee that program. They have Site Energy Teams located at each of their facilities, ensuring that their plants are meeting not only the government’s mandates, but they’re also complying with heir company’s exacting standards for energy efficiency and for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Cemex USA is a division of Cemex, a global building materials company that is committed to providing green, sustainable energy-efficient manufacturing and delivery of quality products for almost every branch of the construction industry. So, when you partner with a company like Cemex, you can confidently build that dream in the perfect shade of earth-friendly green.
Green Offices
Office environments and the quality of those environments has brought about more awareness of green cleaning techniques and the products that are used.
Many of the office cleaning services have done away with traditional toxic chemicals, in favor of more environmentally friendly products that make life in the office a happier and healthier experience.
Indoor air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, can be anywhere from two to five times more harmful than the outside air we breathe.
With the use of modern day green approaches to cleaning, such as vacuum filters, micro fiber cloths and non toxic cleaners, the workplace can be a much productive environment.
Washington DC Green Festival - October 10-11, 2009
The Washington DC Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America,
Scheduled for October 10-11, more than 125 renowned speakers will attend, along with green businesses, workshops, yoga classes, organic food and more.
There will be a strong focus on local Washington DC environmental initiatives, and awareness of creating a healthier environment in neighboring local communities.
If you are committed to the environment, this a perfect opportunity to volunteer and receive free admission, as well as ten percent off merchandise at Global Exchange Stores.
Other benefits include an exclusive organic cotton staff t-shirt, an amazing networking opportunity and a fun, rewarding experience and Free/optional memberships to Global Exchange and Green America.
A few notes about volunteering:
People under 14 years of age are not permitted to volunteer.
People who are hearing impaired, deaf, or handicapped are encouraged to volunteer.
Contact the festival if you would like to arrange a group volunteer reservation.
See the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology; sample Fair Trade chocolate and coffee; and learn how to invest in your community, green your home and avoid products made in sweatshops.
Green Festival is the largest sustainability event in the world and maintains a commitment to sustainability, ecological balance and social justice.
If you plan on attending the festival, and haven’t secured accomodations or lodging, you may want to consider spending more time in the area and look into Washington DC Vacation Rentals.
Enjoy your stay in the comfort of a townhouse, apartment, condo or rental home.