LED Bulbs: A bright idea for a green future

Posted: 4/2/2008

Author: Eric Fleming

With the introduction of compact fluorescent light bulbs in the past few years, the search for more efficient lighting was moving forward fast. These new bulbs cut energy consumption by 80% while increasing the life. This was the wave of the future of the green movement and still is. The one drawback of these bulbs is the minute amount mercury that these compact fluorescent bulbs need to work properly. If properly disposed up this mercury can be contained, but many times this is not the case. This mercury can potentially pollute our waters... Read More

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Simple Solutions for a Greener Industry

Posted: 1/31/2008

Author: Eric Fleming, Compass Corporate Housing

As a member of the CHPA, our goal at Compass Corporate Housing is to promote practices that collectively improve the success of our industry and in turn our businesses. Consumers are pushing for green options and there are many ways in which corporate housing companies can answer the call. There are simple solutions that if adopted collectively by the industry, could tremendously reduce our impact on the environment while creating a more efficient business and reducing expenses.

In recent years, green business practices have gained visibility and economic viability... Read More
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