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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

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The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

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If you’re running an event inside a building, then 44% of that building’s energy consumption is attributed to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and 28% to lighting equipment. Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

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Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. The ultimate goal is to eliminate discharge pollutants and get to something often referred to as zero discharge – the stats of having no pollutants from a point source (e.g.