Good intentions, stinking results 9th March 2011 San Francisco’s use of the low-flow toilets has cut city water consumption, but the reduction of water has led to a smelly build up of sludge in the sewer system.
No shortage of grounds maintenance events in 2011 9th March 2011 Calendars are filling up fast with grounds maintenance expos and other events in 2011, including the National Lawn & Garden Show, the 2nd Annual U.S. Open at STA-BIL Nationals Weekend, and the Green Industry and Equipment Expo.
Infrastructure, efficiency top subjects in mayors’ addresses 8th March 2011 Government efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure were among the major topics addressed in 31 “State of the City” speeches analyzed by the National League of Cities.
Fleet management trade show is just around the corner 7th March 2011 Next month, from April 9-12, the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) stages the NAFA 2011 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Charlotte, N.C., at the Charlotte Convention Center.
‘Green Awards’ entries due Sunday 3rd March 2011 Civic leaders and others who work to make their communities more environmentally friendly are eligible for recognition by Minneapolis-based food company General Mills’ Green Giant brand’s “Green Awards” program.
Establishing a bedbug monitoring program: Understanding the bugs for successful intervention 1st March 2011 Aside from understanding bedbug preferences and the spaces they like to inhabit, there is a valuable benefit in understanding their physical makeup, as well. The following is the second in a three-part series on bedbugs and how to defend against them in government facilities.
Tough now, more of the same to follow 1st March 2011 Delaying or canceling capital projects was the second most common response to the fiscal crisis, following only personnel-related cuts.
A place to park 1st March 2011 For the last five years, Houston has been replacing its outdated single- and double-head coin-only parking meters with solar-powered wireless, multi-space
Stimulus funds update lighting 1st March 2011 Since 2007, Waukesha, Wis., has been making improvements to government facilities, such as replacing boilers and lighting fixtures with more energy-effective
DOTs try new tricks for snow removal 1st March 2011 Winter is releasing its icy grip on the nation, and departments of transportation (DOTs) in several states are assessing the efficiency of new approaches
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far 21st October 2024
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
