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REDUCING OPERATIONAL COSTS THROUGH WATER EFFICIENCY
A recent survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating water shortages by 2013. Learn how to conserve water and save money in daily operations.

November 26, 2008
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November 26, 2008
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Environmental Resource Center

Water Conservation

Across the country, our growing population is putting stress on available water supplies. Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled. However, in that same period, public demand for water more than tripled! This increased demand has put additional stress on water supplies and distribution systems, threatening both human health and the environment.
>View guide to water management

Energy
Conservation

Water
Conservation

Green
Cleaning & IAQ

Waste
Management

Become environmentally responsible with Grainger.

Thomson Reuters recently caught up with Grainger Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing, Pat Davidson, to talk about sustainability. Despite the economic slow down, click here to learn why U.S. industrial companies are spending heavily on environmentally responsible efforts and some of the reasons they have for acting in a sustainable manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS

Save energy

Conserve water

Green cleaning and IAQ

Reducing waste and pollution

Additional resources

Save energy

One of the easiest things you can do to help reduce energy costs is to use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, CFLs use up to 75% less energy, and last up to 10 times longer on average.

Compact Fluorescent Lamps

LED
Exit Lighting

Energy
Recovery
Vents

Electronic
Ballasts

Solar Power
Panels

MORE ABOUT
SAVING ENERGY

Get started saving energy

Increase efficiency with electronic ballasts

Learn about green HVAC

Lighten up your lighting bill

Use motion sensors to control consumption of electricity

View our Guide to Going Green

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Motion Sensors

ENERGY STAR
Products

Low-Voltage
Thermostats

Power Meters
& Analyzers

NEMA Premium
Efficient Motors

Conserve water

A recent government survey indicates that 36 states anticipate a water shortage by 2013. You can help protect your facility and the environment by using water conservation products from Grainger. Plus, conserving water can save you up to 30% on sewer and water costs.

Flush Valve
Retrofit Kits

MORE ABOUT
CONSERVING WATER

Download a handy
water efficiency manual

More companies are
looking toward sustainability

Download the facilty manager's guide to water management

View water conservation tips

Conserve resources with water-saving products

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Pressure-Assist
Toilets

Toilet Repair
Parts

Infrared
Lavatories

Circulating Pumps

Water-Saving
Water Heaters

Green cleaning & indoor air quality (IAQ)

The average person spends about 90% of their day indoors where air pollution from cleaners, upholstery and other sources can be up to 100 times greater than outdoor air. Green cleaning can yield the same or better results as conventional cleaning methods. Clean green and improve your indoor air quality.

Non-Ozone
Depleting
Lubricant

Microfiber
Mops & Wipers

VOC Compliant
Sealant & Paint

HEPA Filters,
Cleaners & Vacuums

High-Efficiency
Air Filters & Cleaners

MORE ABOUT
GREEN CLEANING & IAQ

Learn how to optimize IAQ while lowering HVAC costs

Develop a green cleaning program

View EPA's Guide to Indoor
Air Quality

View EPA's Mold Remediation
in Commercial Buildings

EPA's Green Purchasing Guides

CRI Green
Label Products

Green Seal
Cleaners

Reducing waste and pollution

Pollution prevention, also known as "source reduction," is reducing, eliminating, or preventing pollution at its source. The less pollution produced, the less waste there is to treat or dispose of, and the fewer hazards are posed to public health and the environment.

Recycling
Equipment &
Supplies

HDPE Lockers,
Benches &
Bases

Post-consumer
Waste Liners

Recycled
Tissue & Towels

Bulb Recycling
Kits

MORE ABOUT REDUCING
WASTE & POLLUTION

EPA: A to Z waste reduction topic index

EPA: Reducing commercial & industrial waste

Take a look at LEED-EB and facility management

DOE offers plant enegy assessments

EPA: Wise Rules for Industrial Efficiency

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Rechargeable
Batteries

Full Cutoff
Lighting

Stop Leak & Leak Detectors

Emissions
Testing

Recovery
Products

Additional resources

Grainger resources
• Lighting services	• MSDS
• Create custom air filters	• Certification information
• Create custom signs	• More on certified & non-certified products
• Water conservation

Industry resources
• Building Green.com	• Healthy Schools Network
• Hospitals for a Healthy Environment - Green Purchasing	• Environmental Protection Agency
• Center for a New American Dream	• Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health	• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
• U.S. Department of Transportation	• Green cleaning