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Big buildings have fresh tool to track waste diversion

Published: August 16, 2016
Updated: August 16, 2016August 16, 2016
by Lacey Evans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expanding its Energy Star Portfolio Manager, allowing the commercial and institutional sector to make more informed choices about materials management.

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