OVERVIEW
For years, the U.S. has taken water for granted. Low prices and a lack of regulation have led to massive waste, poor infrastructure, and the illusion that we have an endless supply.
But that mindset is changing. We’ve seen drought in the Southwest U.S., water rationing in California, dwindling aquifers, and contaminated water supplies. These problems are not going to be solved by drilling deeper wells.
Water-saving appliances, improved wastewater treatment, and higher performance goals can all mitigate the damage. Here you’ll find resources on products and strategies you need to achieve these goals.
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Soy-Based Composite Introduced in Waterless Urinal
June 27, 2008News Analysis
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EPA WaterSense Label Enters Commercial Building Market
December 1, 2009News Analysis
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Clearing the Way for Water Savings in Plumbing Codes
March 31, 2010News Analysis
A new green supplement to the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes will enable more creative water-savings strategies while allowing jurisdictions to regulate their safety.
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DOE To Ban Multi-Spray Showerheads
July 30, 2010News Analysis
DOE has issued a ruling limiting shower systems to 2.5 gallons of water per minute total, shocking plumbing manufacturers and water conservationists alike.
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World Trade Center Construction Uses Onsite Composting
March 30, 2011News Analysis
The One World Trade Center construction project in New York has been using food and waste composting systems during the first phase of construction, to be completed in 2013.
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EBies for 2014 Shine (Efficient) Spotlight on Existing Buildings
June 9, 2014News Analysis
Urban Green Council rolls out the green carpet and rewards exceptional achievements in energy, water, lighting, and more.
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Huge Carbon Savings from Transit Could Dwarf Building Efficiency
February 1, 2015News Analysis
LEED-EBOM project data confirm that how people get to the office has a greater impact than other green building efforts.
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Will Aggressive Performance Goals Fit Under Google’s Glass Tent?
March 23, 2015News Analysis
The design of Google’s green headquarters hinges on new technologies, like a “glass fabric” enclosure.
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How a Dense Metropolis Can Support a Living Building
September 9, 2015News Analysis
Net-zero water tops the list of obstacles a New York group is tackling. Its goal: to solve the large-scale ecological problems of dense urban areas.
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Bringing Water Back into the Discussion
February 3, 2008Op-Ed
Most Americans treat freshwater as if it were limitless and free, even as water shortage is becoming a reality in many areas of the United States. But there are many cost-effective ways to reduce that consumption.
