Green Construction is Better for the Budget in the Long Run

Green Building

It’s no secret that green building and construction can save money in a variety of ways. According to Greening America’s Schools, green schools use 33% less energy overall and 32% less water than traditionally built schools. This can significantly decrease the cost of utilities during the normal lifespan of a school. Imagine this kind of savings in your home or your office building.

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How can a HEPA filtered vacuum create a healthier workspace?

HEPA Vacuum Cleaner

Here at EcoSource, we are committed to creating healthier work spaces within a green cleaning context. Green cleaning can be explained in a multitude of ways, but overall green cleaning is exceptionally good at helping to keep things centralized. One of the ways that we can help improve workspaces and reduce particles from being re-released into your office’s air space is by using HEPA filters on our vacuums.

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How much does air quality affect your thinking?

Hot Air Balloon

Recently, we read an interview with professor Joe Allen about air quality, especially in regards to air quality within the office. It’s often that architects try to seal up all holes inside of a building when they are making it, which makes sense given you wouldn’t want the outside elements coming in on your new building. However, research shows that air quality and air flow can impact workers’ abilities to function.

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