Furniture purchases, as well as electronics and office equipment, is part of sustainable purchasing of durable goods. Project teams often make the mistake of focusing only on electronic equipment and ignore the importance of selecting environmentally preferable furniture.
Substitute porous paving materials in place of conventional asphalt and concrete. This may require installing a new sub-base and is not as simple as repaving.
You may use online toolsto determine region-specific rainfall amounts. However, since this data is not always readily available online, the best way to track down this information may be to contact your city or county stormwater management officials directly.
The assessment must account for potential cost savings on water supply, disposal, and expected maintenance. The economic assessment should, at minimum, determine the simple payback of any new fixture investment. Carefully consider the payback period required to justify your purchasing decision.
