Green Construction

More and more, we hear people and companies talking about "Going Green". This can mean a lot of things, from recycling, walking to work, instead of driving or buying Green products. The newest trend we are seeing now is called Green Construction. So, you ask, what exactly is Green Construction?

Green construction or green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — the complete building life cycle.

According to the EPA, in the United States, buildings account for:
-39 % of total energy use
-12 % of the total water consumption
-68 % of total electricity consumption
-38 % of the carbon dioxide emissions

So why should your construction company Go Green. Not only is there an opportunity for government funding (on the local, state and federal level), but effective green building can lead to:
-Reduced operating costs by increasing productivity and using less energy and water.
-Improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality.
-Reduced environmental impacts by, for example, lessening storm water runoff and the heat island effect.

A Royal Flush can help you “go green” at your job site by offering the following:
-Recycled toilet paper made from 100% recycled material with 35-40% post consumer waste.
-Eco-friendly deodorizers for the toilets.
-Satellite portable toilets that come with a solid recycled base.

Here are some other websites that have additional information:
EPA Green Building
Go Green Connecticut
Architect's Green Checklist
US Green Building Council

Be sure to tell us what you are doing to make a difference. Every little bit can help!
Alex