 Sustainable, or “green,” design solutions are not new to the design
industry. In addition to cutting costs and benefiting the environment, it just
makes good economic sense whenever you can save green space and
reduce costs over the long run.
An example would be energy reduction. Buildings represent a third of U.S.
primary energy use and two-thirds of U.S. electricity consumption.
According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research,
tenants can save about $0.50 cents per square foot each year through
strategies that cut energy use by 30%. This can represent a savings
of $50,000 or more in a five-year lease on 20,000 square feet. » View The Concept
When selecting a storage partner and equipment today, it is important to look within the
manufacturing company itself for a proven commitment to environmental sustainability.
An environmentally responsible manufacturer will have well-established “green”
manufacturing processes in place to minimize the impact on the environment.
» View Key Components of Green Manufacturing
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