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Composting is a great way to reduce food waste and your carbon footprint! Compostable materials such as food and yard trimmings make up about half of disposed waste in the U.S. Remember that you need an even balance of carbon-rich brown materials and nitrogen-rich green materials to have a healthy compost pile. #TipTuesday #compost

ASHRAE's new global headquarters in metro Atlanta incorporates several digitally connected solutions and sustainability features to be fully net-zero by 2021. Check it out! https://bit.ly/32l5D2P #netzero

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Captain Richard Birt provides training on safe solar and battery response. Solar and home batteries are becoming more common. However, these technologies rarely show up in firefighter training. Read how firefighters are learning about different types of clean energy equipment. #cleanenergy #resilience https://bit.ly/34XHxwG

Ashley Scholars Landing apartments -- Certified #EarthCraft Multifamily. Congratulations to Ashley Scholars Landing for working to create state-of-the-art sustainable apartments in the Atlanta University Center neighborhood. These high-performance apartments are equipped with efficient appliances, materials, landscaping and an above-code building envelope. #GreenBuilding #sustainabledesign Integral Group McShane Construction Company

What might look like a bath bomb to some is a mycelium ball that captures extra carbon from your lawn. When you dissolve the ball in your hose and water your grass, the fungi will absorb additional atmospheric carbon from your yard! Read more about this innovative product from NetZero here: https://bit.ly/31SvsHk #lowcarbonfuture

Southface and Earth Advantage are partnering to deliver green and energy-efficient home data through the Green Building Registry! #EarthCraft-certified homes will now be included in the registry, allowing the real estate industry and homebuyers to see the value of green building certifications in reducing environmental impact. Read more: https://bit.ly/3l2GNMx #greenbuilding

Become a Southface member today to gain access to valuable technical resources, and connect with other innovators nationwide. Together, we can build a regenerative economy that meets tomorrow’s needs today. https://bit.ly/3mWGKlO #climateresiliency

Stop #3 on the Southface campus tour - The floor grates at the Eco Office entryways trap dirt and other particulates from people's shoes as they enter. The grates are a few steps long, so as people walk into the building, dirt from their shoes accumulates on the grate. This helps minimize the introduction of contaminants and maintains indoor air quality. #EcoOffice #buildingscience #IAQ

The SAE School, a GoodUse grantee, recently became the first Georgia school on its way to being 100% solar-powered. Learn how a Solar Energy Procurement Agreement (SEPA) and federal tax credits provided the upfront capital and will allow for a $15,000 a year average in utility cost savings: https://bit.ly/36fbZ6u Want to learn more about solar opportunities at schools? Register for #SouthfaceSART TOMORROW, November 6! https://bit.ly/2BLXtpM #solar #Gooduse

How can cities build resilience against disasters and emergencies of all kinds? The mayor of Stockton, California shares how it all comes down to equity and transitioning to a more sustainable economy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mXv1n7 #resiliency

#SouthfaceSART is tomorrow, November 6! Hear from panelists from New Buildings Institute, The SAE School, Generation180 and Emory University discuss how solar can help schools and nonprofits save on utility costs and increase funds available for vital programs, plus new funding pathways to make it happen. Register here: https://bit.ly/2BLXtpM #solar #climateresilience

Will Johnson, an Eagle Scout candidate and high school student, demonstrates how young people's dedication and commitment can positively impact the community. Thanks to Will and his team, Southface became the beneficiary of a revamped outdoor compost bin system so we can continue diverting waste away from landfills. Read more: https://bit.ly/34XLm5i #compost #wastediversion

Plans to build a highway overpass for wildlife in California are on track to break ground next year. This will be the first of its kind near a major urban area and will provide a safe route for many animals, especially mountain lions in the area. Read more: https://bit.ly/38aD6AV #biodiversity