the green roundtable brings it all together at nexus green resource center
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TRANFORMING THE MARKET THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMSAT ALL SCALES OF DEVELOPMENT
THE GREEN ROUNDTABLEBRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER AT
NEXUS GREEN RESOURCE CENTER
Green ProductAssociation
PEOPLE
PROJECTS
PRACTICEPOLICYPLANNING
PRODUCTS
Net ZeroInstitute
SustainablePerformance
Institute
16,000 and growing all the time12,000 visitors for training, networking,
product showcases200 events last yearExhibitor Showcase - 350 specifiers, designers, etc
Like a mini-Greenbuild all year long!
Green Product Association
I’m not sure yet, but I feel inspired. Now I feel like possibilities are endless, before I didn't know where to start.there's a place I can come for EVERYTHINGdon't have to buy LEED reference material, can use it herehow to be smarter about products in LEED projectsgreen doesn't have to be weird and alternative, it can be smartgreen products are coolunbelievable amount of resourcessoftware I can use to understand energy/carbon impactsThere is much more that goes into "Green Design" than I thought.lighting!! Omigod, didn't realize there were so many options - for both the fixtures and the controls!green trail cell phone tours of green buildingsfree workshops and expert help!!how to support LEED accreditation in my office in cost effective way - how to better use the utility programshaving someone who can answer questions about almost anything!!! The help desk is greatz.Doctor programs! I have experience, but not confident about everything, this helps me close the gap.I thought I knew green products, but there are a lot more here than I was aware of.im bringing my students here (MBA, CRE)now I know how to approach my landlord and what to saylearn: now I know I can integrate green strategies NO MATTER what my budget is. I thought it was only if I had a lot more money to spend. I left knowing specific things I could do.act: going to convince my clients to build green. Those that don't agree, I'll do it anyway.im going home and educating my neighbors/communityI will do a blog entry on some of these materials for the company where I workdidn't realize that the FF&E stuff is so imprtant, computers, etc/ Tambient system is really coolnow I know how to help my GCs do betternow I know I need to block out more time. Two hours was just not enough. Im coming back thrusday night or Saturdaybuilding green for free! And I can forward my articles … green spec directory will change my life!!I will be back! I'm intent on recreating myself in a green career, preferably energy conservation and building materials.im bringing my architectural students here. Wow. I wish this had been around when I was earlier in my career.will bring a development team for product selection session
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Green Product Association
The mission of the Green Product Association is to lead industry-wide market transformation so that all construction and building operation products meet a continuously increasing level of sustainability throughout their life cycle.
•Promote continuous improvement•Work towards transparency and standards•Recognize success and achievement•Drive procurement to be
ALL greenALL the time
Green Product Association
Green Product Association
THE FUTURE OF (GREEN) PRODUCTS
Transparency / Certification Innovation
Green Product Association
NEXUS ProgramsBefore……
Regional ImpactNational RecognitionInternational Visitors
Brand AwarenessAdvisory Board
Promote
NEXUS’ GPANow……
National ImpactGlobal Promotion
International PartnersBrand StrengthGPA Partners
Transform
Green Product Association
GPA : HOW WE ENGAGE THE MARKET:
1. Recognition & Promotion: Promote entire life cycle of productsfrom construction thru operations
2. International Trade PromotionGlobal Partners coordination to optimize trade opportunities
3. Networking & EngagementSpecifiers, facility managers, building owners, all design professionals
4. Eco-Industrial SynergiesWaste flow management - synergies
5. Education, Training &Tech SupportFor manufacturers & purchasers
6. Research & StandardsCoordinate and collaborate with standards bearers
Green Product Association
Green Product Association
Green Product Association
THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU
TO TRANSFORM THE MARKET
SPI (green firm) Certification
The Green Roundtable: Timeline
1998 20092002 2006 2007 CONCEPTUALDESIGN
saedf OPERATIONS
ProactiveDialogueAcrossStakeholderGroupsTo makeCHANGE
BecameUSGBCAffiliate
NEXUSThe planningBegins!
BostonTaskForceGREENMandate
Governor’sNet ZeroTask Force
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