• Twice-filtered air and seasonally-adjusted humidity


• On-site water filtration system


• Extensive use of locally-acquired renewable materials


• Use of low or non-polluting paints, adhesives, and sealants


• Significant use of solar energy


• 75% of all open roof areas planted with fresh greenery


• Triple-Layered Windows


• Energy Star Compliant Appliances

[P]roducts or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service.

• He touches on a subject covered frequently in this column—infection control. Josephs references a study which found that 25% of refillable bulk soap dispensers contain unsafe levels of bacterial contamination. Coliforms were found in 16% of the samples. Given the fact that sanitary sealed systems or cartridge soaps are so readily available, he asks, why take the chance and continue to use bulk soap?



• A post entitled It's Not All About Dodgeball describes a custodian burnishing a school gym floor with an apparently dangerous compound, in advance of a dodgeball game. Daniel reflects on how healthy it is to play on a floor that needs a face mask to clean it, especially since there are effective Green alternative products.



• In Beer Bottles Can Clean Your Floor, Josephs describes an eco-friendly and functionally superior line of mops.



• Two posts show how to save money by being more Green, describing dilution-control dispensers and microfiber materials.



• In Can You Be Too Green?, he notes that no true Green disinfectant actually exists, and recommends certain products that are still bio-degradable and relatively safe to use.

This concept of sustainability encompasses ideas, aspirations and values that continue to inspire public and private organizations to become better stewards of the environment and that promote positive economic growth and social objectives. The principles of sustainability can stimulate technological innovation, advance competitiveness, and improve our quality of life.