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100 Tips to Help Property Professionals Go Green for Earth Day

List Compiled By: Keith Schneringer  |  April 18, 2013

April 22 is Earth Day, and you may be thinking about ways to commemorate this day at your building.  In an effort to raise awareness of sustainability-related ideas on this day, it is worth revisiting the 100 Tips for Earth Day for Property Management Professionals which was originally created by BOMA International. 

These tips can be utilized to make going green a priority at your property on Earth Day (and can in turn help to make every day Earth Day in 2013)!

Topics: Earth Day, property professionals, Water Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Recycling, Sustainability

Ideas for Incorporating Sustainability into Your New Year's Resolutions

By: Keith Schneringer  |  January 4, 2013

Happy New Year!

You did it – you survived the holidays and the New Year has begun!

As you get back into the routine at the office, you may be excited to have already resolved to do some things a bit differently in 2013 – or perhaps you have made a New Year’s Resolution is to stay far away from any resolutions. 

No matter what description above best fits your mood at the beginning of this year, please read on for a few suggestions to help you to incorporate sustainability into your routine in 2013. 

Topics: Water Conservation, Recycling, Sustainability

"Dare to Reuse" Will Showcase Talent By Local Students

Topics: Recycling, Dare to Reuse, New Children's Museum, San Diego, City of San Diego, Art

BOMA SD eNewsletter Article: America Recycles Day

A Day to Think About Recycling

By: Keith Schneringer  |  November 15, 2012

November 15

Did you know that November 15 is America Recycles Day?

According to the America Recycles Day website, “Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. One day to educate and motivate. One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year. Get involved!”

The America Recycles Day website is a great place to go to learn more.

Topics: Keep America Beautiful, tool kit, green, Recycling

USGBC Event at WAXIE Ontario – October 24, 2012

Topics: event, Inland Empire, Ron Loveridge, Riverside, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, American Paper Converting, containers, green, USGBC, Ontario, Recycling

Did You Know That Today is America Recycles Day?

November 15, 2011

According to the America Recycles Day website, “Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day.  More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States.  One day to educate and motivate.  One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year.   Get involved!”

For more information about America Recycles Day, please see their website: http://americarecyclesday.org

Topics: Recycling, Green Cleaning

Need a Workplace Recycling Program?

Topics: refuse, receptacle, recycled content, Recycling

Making the Connection – Green Cleaning and CIMS-GB

Topics: green, cims, waxie, green partner support, LEED, Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Recycling, Green Cleaning, workplace wellness, Cleaning, environmentally preferred purchasing, Executive Order 13101, Executive Order 13423, Environment, green cleaning products, sustainable environment, ISSA, EcoLogo

Do You Have A BigBelly?

Topics: compactor, trash compactor, trash can, trash, litter, solid waste, sanitation, waste services, disposal, Bin, container, litter can, litter bin, compaction, dumpster, refuse, receptacle, trash liners, Recycling, environmentally preferred purchasing, Executive Order 13101, Sustainability, sustainable environment, sustainable cleaning