This week, the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo kicked off and Eco News Network was there to get the scoop. We toured the expo looking for highlights to share with our readers and will be posting daily for you to stay in the loop!
We are constantly trying to find a way to reduce our energy consumption. Well, thanks to Solar Gard Specialy Films we can! At Greenbuild, Solar Gard will be demonstrating their new Solar Gard® Silver AG 50 Low E window film that can reduce your energy consumption during both cold and warm periods! It even provides [...]
Launched at Greenbuild 2008, the EMerge Alliance is an open industry association with more than 70 member organizations promoting the hybrid use of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power in buildings through the development of EMerge Alliance standards.
By 2030, the world’s urban population is expected to reach 4.9 billion people. Schindler recognizes the need to accommodate this growth by building vertically while preserving resources. At Greenbuild 2011, Schindler Elevator Corporation will unveil its new corporate sustainability strategy, a company-wide commitment to reduce the energy required by all Schindler products, services and operations.
Think about it. We basically need plugs for everything these days and that racks up the electric bill and doesn’t help us cut back on the energy use. Well, ThinkEco has come up with the modlet, short for modern outlet, and will be showcasing it at Greenbuild to show how you can save energy and money.
Another exhibitor attending Greenbuild this year is Encelium Technologies’ and its innovative energy management and lighting control systems. This is the first Greenbuild event for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that is outside of the United States. Encelium will show off the new Polaris 3D™, its next generation of lighting control software for the [...]
Entrepreneurs specializing in building materials, energy and environmental sustainability are invited to compete for $85,000 in capital and partnership opportunities. Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company, will launch its fourth Innovation Competition at the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Toronto on October 4. Organized by Saint-Gobain’s NOVA External Venturing, the competition rewards [...]
If you’re hunting for some new office furniture for your business or for at home, then Kimball® Office is a good place to look. This isn’t your ordinary office furniture. In May, Kimball announced that 100 percent of its manufactured products achieved American National Standards Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association level® 2 or 3 [...]
With the amount of water we use daily to wash our hands and face and brush our teeth, we really need a way to transform this simple task into a resourceful activity. TOTO may have the answer to our eco-friendly dreams! TOTO, known for its luxury plumbing products, has just created two brand new EcoPower [...]
Niagara Conservation Corporation, a leading manufacturer of water and energy conservation products and services, recently introduced its Stealth® Ultra-High-Efficiency Toilet, a feature of their exhibit at the upcoming Greenbuild Expo. The vacuum-assist toilet features a low-profile body and patented hydraulic technology that dramatically cuts water usage to help homeowners lower their utility bills.