Arbor Day Every Day: A Tree-Free Alternative for the Office Regenerative Design Pamela Henman | April 27, 2018 From memos to contracts, to-do-lists and reports, paper is a part of office life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 90 percent of all office waste is paper, but this presents a ripe opportunity for us to reduce paper use and take advantage of tree-free alternatives that contribute to a circular economy. Jeffrey Foote Tree Zero is North America’s only 100% tree-free, carbon neutral paper brand. TreeZero Executive Vice President of Sustainability Jeffrey Foote spoke with Southface on how offices … Continue reading “Arbor Day Every Day: A Tree-Free Alternative for the Office” Read More Tags: Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, Corporate Social Responsibility
Weaving Sustainability Into What We Wear EventsRegenerative Design Pamela Henman | April 25, 2018 Textile production is a global, resource-intensive process that takes immense amounts of water, fossil fuels, and chemicals to produce just one piece of clothing. There’s an 85% chance that single item of clothing will end up in a landfill. On May 4, Southface’s Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable (SART) explores the environmental and social impact of what we wear, and features companies who are taking a sustainable approach to apparel design and manufacturing. Be sure to join us for an interactive … Continue reading “Weaving Sustainability Into What We Wear” Read More Tags: Carbon Footprint, SART
Here’s Why We Feel Optimistic This Earth Day (And You Should Too) Climate Change David Bailey | April 22, 2018 So far, 2018 has been a pretty tough year for the planet. So was 2017. And 2016. In fact, the past 16 years have been the warmest years on record, according to NASA. The rate at which the average global surface temperatures has increased has been 233% since 1980. Yet we remain optimistic. In Atlanta alone, countless organizations and individuals are working tirelessly to build a resilient future and a more regenerative economy that future generations can enjoy. Every day … Continue reading “Here’s Why We Feel Optimistic This Earth Day (And You Should Too)” Read More Tags: Conservation
3 Things You Should Know About Your House But You Probably Don’t Green Building David Bailey | April 17, 2018 No matter the size, homes are highly-complex structures with a foundation built on science. From air conditioning and water heaters to insulation and air sealing, the mechanical systems in our buildings are deeply interconnected, and interior and exterior components must work in harmony to ensure your home is comfortable, secure, and energy efficient. Read More Tags: Building Science
4 Energy Efficiency Myths and What You Can Do About it Green Building David Bailey | April 9, 2018 Spring and summer are the perfect time of year for homeowners to boost their home’s energy efficiency. Common outdoor allergens from pollen in early spring to ragweed in late summer affect many, but indoor pollutants like mold also play a role in your overall health. Additionally, higher temperatures lead to higher energy bills, so improvements to residential energy efficiency can drastically improve indoor environmental conditions and, thus, create a healthier home when you need it most. However, there are … Continue reading “4 Energy Efficiency Myths and What You Can Do About it” Read More Tags: Building Science
Advancing the Case for an Energy-Efficient Georgia: The Water-Energy Nexus PolicyRenewable Energy Pamela Henman | April 3, 2018 Southface and the Southern Environmental Law Center are pleased to present “The Water-Energy Nexus in Georgia: A Detailed Examination of Consumptive Water Use in the Power Sector.” Our goals in commissioning this analysis were to clarify the scale and nature of water use by the electric power sector in Georgia and to enrich the ongoing discussions about energy and water regulation and policy in Georgia and the Southeast. While the study looks both backward and forward in time, the real … Continue reading “Advancing the Case for an Energy-Efficient Georgia: The Water-Energy Nexus” Read More Tags: Utilities
Transforming Transit: Catching Up With TransFormation Alliance’s Odetta MacLeish-White Communities Pamela Henman | March 29, 2018 In October 2017, Odetta MacLeish-White was appointed the first managing director of The TransFormation Alliance (TFA), a collaboration of metro Atlanta organizations that promotes the development of thriving, mixed-income communities anchored by transit. On April 6, she will moderate Southface’s monthly policy forum, the Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable (SART). April’s SART focuses on building equity in transit-oriented development, and joining MacLeish-White are panelists Amanda Rhein, Senior Director, TOD & Real Estate at MARTA; Edrick Harris, Vice President, Development at Prestwick Companies; and Robert … Continue reading “Transforming Transit: Catching Up With TransFormation Alliance’s Odetta MacLeish-White” Read More Tags: Transit
Speak for the Trees On International Day of Forests Events Pamela Henman | March 19, 2018 In 2012 the United Nations designated March 21 as the International Day of Forests as a way to raise awareness on the global impact forests have on poverty eradication, environmental sustainability, and food security. According to the UN, forests cover one third of the Earth’s land mass, and about 1.6 billion people around the world depend on forests for food, shelter, fuel, and medicine. On the International Day of Forests, everyone can participate in activities that support forests, from tree … Continue reading “Speak for the Trees On International Day of Forests” Read More Tags: Trees
Health Starts At Home This Spring Building HealthEducationGreen Building Pamela Henman | March 19, 2018 This article was originally published under Sustainable Communities: Thought Leadership on SaportaReport on March 19, 2018. Spring is the season of rejuvenation — and for many, home reorganization. Freshly scrubbed baseboards, clean rugs and carpets, and sparkling windows revive your home and contribute to your family’s health. Across the country, nearly 9 million families live in homes that are energy inefficient. As a result of these inefficiencies, residents are put at risk for exposure to contaminants. Allergens like pollen … Continue reading “Health Starts At Home This Spring” Read More Tags: Building Science, Indoor Air Quality
Southface honors groundbreaking sustainability projects at 2018 Fulcrum Awards Blog David Bailey | March 9, 2018 For immediate release ATLANTA — At its 20th annual Greenprints conference on March 12-14, Southface will recognize some of the Southeast’s most exciting and innovative sustainability initiatives during the Fulcrum Awards. “Though diverse in scope, each Fulcrum Award recipient exemplifies our vision to promote a regenerative economy, responsible resource use, social equity, and a healthy built environment for all,” said Andrea Pinabell, president of Southface. “We are proud to honor these projects that bring us all closer to a better … Continue reading “Southface honors groundbreaking sustainability projects at 2018 Fulcrum Awards” Read More Tags:
