Green Buildings

August 5, 2023

by AKASH K in Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

Embracing the Future: Creating Sustainable Built Environments with Firstgreen Consulting

As urban landscapes expand rapidly, constructing efficient, sustainable, and circular built environments becomes a pressing priority. Firstgreen Consulting is redefining these challenges, employing comprehensive strategies to ensure environmental responsibility and championing a new era of sustainability. Let’s explore how we, at Firstgreen Consulting, are working to make a tangible difference. Engineering Energy-Efficient Architectures Optimizing Energy […]

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July 15, 2023

by AKASH K in LEED certification

Understanding baseline system types as Per ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G:

ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G has emerged as the gold standard in energy efficiency, encompassing comprehensive guidelines and baseline system types. Particularly, the System 1 requirements, as defined in Appendix G 3.1.1 A, form an integral component of the standard. This article aims to provide a thorough understanding of these requirements, enabling you to implement these […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification, Waste Management

Re-Designing Waste Management: Requirements for a Complete Review of the Supply Chain

As we explore ways to make our waste management more sustainable, it’s crucial not to overlook the supply chain. It’s here, in the network of processes that create and sell a product, that we often find significant opportunities for waste reduction. But how exactly do we tap into these opportunities? The answer lies in conducting […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Re-Designing Waste Management: Reviewing All Nine Points of Generation

In our journey to create more sustainable waste management systems, it’s crucial to have a holistic understanding of where and how waste is generated. This means examining all aspects of waste generation in every area of the facility. We often refer to this comprehensive review as analyzing the “nine points of generation.” The nine points […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Re-Designing Waste Management: Requirements for Right-Sizing Collection Containers and Service Levels

Achieving efficiency in waste management requires more than just proper sorting and recycling. It also involves designing waste management systems that meet the specific needs of an organization or community. One of the crucial steps in this design process is right-sizing collection containers and service levels. Right-sizing ensures that the container volume, amount, and frequency […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Understanding the 12 Master Categories of Commodities/Discards: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to waste management, categorizing the waste we generate is of paramount importance. This categorization aids in developing effective strategies for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal. Today, we’ll explore the 12 master categories of commodities/discards, providing a more in-depth understanding of each. Navigating the complexities of these categories requires expertise and knowledge. […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Universal Waste: An Often Overlooked Category in Waste Management

When we think of waste management, hazardous waste often comes to mind due to its potential to cause harm to human health and the environment. However, there’s another category of waste that, while not classified as hazardous, still contains materials that need to be prevented from free release into the environment. This is known as […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Upcycling: Giving Waste a New Lease on Life

In our quest to tackle the mounting waste problem, one concept is gaining momentum: upcycling. Unlike traditional recycling, which often degrades the quality of materials over time, upcycling retains the majority of the material’s integrity and energy value. It involves transforming waste materials into new items or materials that will have a long, useful life […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification

Waste Reduction: A Multi-faceted Approach to Sustainability

As we continue to grapple with the rising tide of waste, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our old methods of dealing with waste are not enough. We need a more comprehensive, sustainable approach – and that approach is waste reduction. Waste reduction refers to the combined efforts of waste prevention, reuse, composting, and recycling practices. […]

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July 10, 2023

by Deepti in TRUE Certification, Uncategorized

Waste-to-Energy: Harnessing Power from Our Trash

In the face of global challenges like climate change and growing landfill sizes, we are in dire need of innovative solutions. One such solution lies in an unlikely place – our waste. Waste-to-Energy (WTE) is a revolutionary process that transforms our everyday trash into a powerful, usable form of energy. The WTE process involves the […]

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