Posts Tagged ‘green practice’

Vinyl: Evil or Just Misunderstood?

When working on a design project that requires resilient flooring, what product would you choose? Of course things like application, location and maintenance requirements will play a role in your decision, but nearly a decade ago the obvious answer would have been vinyl flooring. In fact, it was the accepted flooring of choice.

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5 Comments Apr 15, 2010 by Robin Green Practice

Unplugged: The Office Energy Audit

Earlier this year, we conducted an energy audit for our office to compile information about the type and amount of electrical plug loads we have. 

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No Comments Aug 08, 2008 by Kit Mun o·vert Initiatives

The Frogfile Story

Canadians are one of the biggest generators of waste in the world and, across the nation, offices contribute nearly 10% of all waste to our landfills. Our rate of consumption is unsustainable and our landfills are overflowing.  Chemicals used to create office products made from vinyl, plastic and chlorine bleaching have enormously harmful impacts on us and our ecosystem.

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No Comments Aug 08, 2008 by Amanda Resources