Our global society struggles a lot with waste issues. Too much is generated, too much is disposed of irresponsibly, and not enough is reused and recycled, but e-waste generates a whole new problem due to its high levels of toxicity. Electronics typically consist of easily recyclable materials like plastic and glass, as well as small
What is a Stretch Code? 40% of all of the energy consumed in the U.S. is consumed in buildings, and many states have implemented energy efficiency building codes to try and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. Massachusetts has been at the cutting edge of these building codes since 2008 when they passed
Wednesday is garbage day where I live. You can tell from the bins all neatly lined up along the curb; one blue for trash and one green for recycling. Our office is a bit of a different story. Although many of us haven’t been to the office for quite some time, garbage and recycling have
High Performance Building Here at the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) we have a dedicated High Performance Building team that guides residents and builders through the process of energy efficient building for renovations, additions, and new building projects. Our team looks at blueprints and plans and guides builders and contractors along to help them reach their
Installing solar panels on your roof is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. The average American household uses around 11,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity every year and switching those kilowatt-hours to a renewable source can keep around 10,000 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere per household; the carbon equivalent of taking two cars