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For facility managers and building owners who are unsure where to start with green leasing, a good first step is to evaluate relevant lease and commercial documents and compare them to the Green Lease Leaders recognition program metrics. If you’re not currently including sustainability-focused wording in your lease, the Green Lease Leaders criteria can be … Continue reading "Tips for Getting Started with Green Leases"

A ‘Green Lease’ is an agreement between a landlord and a tenant that defines how a building is to be managed in a greener way. A green lease connects sustainable building schemes with commitments from both the landlord and tenant to meet ecologically sustainable goals. Green Lease Roots The green lease was developed in Australia … Continue reading "What is a Green Lease?"

Recycling in your facility doesn’t have to be a nightmare to implement. Follow these simple steps to ensure the success of your recycling program. How Much Waste are you Creating? Determine how much waste your facility produces to establish a baseline. Goals and action plans can then be developed using this information. Tracking and Reporting … Continue reading "Successful Recycling: Achieving Sustainability Goals"

Just as Facility Managers are beginning to feel comfortable with certifications like LEED, a new standard is developing. The good news is that it’s not mutually exclusive; while LEED focuses on resource efficiency, the WELL Building Standard focuses on making workplaces healthier through modifications to the physical environment. Why the New Standard Was Created The … Continue reading "The WELL Building Standard"