Integrated Pest Management Existing Commercial 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 Existing Commercial 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...
Entryway Systems Existing Commercial What are Entryway Systems? Entryway or “walk-off” systems are grills, grates, or mats that reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen, and other biological and non-biological agents entering the building.[1] Once brought indoors,...
Sustainable Materials Existing Commercial What are Sustainable Materials? Sustainable materials provide environmental and human health benefits and reduce negative impacts over the life of the material and generally incorporate characteristics that contribute to:[1]...
Source Reduction and Recycling Existing Commercial What is Source Reduction and Recycling? Source 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 otherwise...
Non-toxic Materials Existing Commercial What are Non-toxic Materials? Non-toxic or low-emitting materials release relatively low levels of odorous, irritating, toxic, or hazardous substances unhealthy to building occupants.[1] Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...
