Source Reduction and Recycling New Residential What is Source Reduction and Recycling? Source reduction or waste reduction refers to reducing the amount (by weight or volume) or toxicity of waste that enters the solid waste stream. Recycling turns materials that would...
Recycling Centers New Residential What are Recycling Centers? Recycling Centers are designated areas in a home designed to facilitate recycling. Recycling converts materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources and generates financial,...
Homeowner Training New Residential What is Homeowner Training? Green homes and residential buildings require an ongoing commitment on the part of individuals (e.g., occupants) and organizations (e.g., maintenance contractors) responsible for regular maintenance...
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) New Residential What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a practical and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that applies to both interiors and exteriors of buildings. It is a...
Green Cleaning New Residential What is Green Cleaning? Green cleaning refers to using cleaning products and procedures that minimize potential adverse impacts on human health and the environment.[1] Cleaning with green or natural products can lower airborne...
