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Great Forest is a proud supporter of the nonprofit Blacksmith Institute, which works to solve life-threatening pollution problems in low and middle income countries. Blacksmith is currently engaged in over 40 cleanup projects in 19 countries.
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With over 20 years of experience, Great Forest is a leader in sustainability consulting, providing project management expertise to clients nationwide.
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NYC Benchmarking Deadline Extended, New Helpline Announced
NYC building owners and operators now have until August 1 to get ready for the benchmarking requirements of the city's Local Law 84. The Mayor's office has announced that "no penalty will be assessed due to failure to comply" for at least three months after the original May 1 deadline.
Due to the positive response, the Great Forest Benchmarking Helpline will also remain open beyond May 1. Crain's New York Business pointed to the service as a resource for some 20,000 buildings in the city that are required to benchmark their water and energy use.
- Access the Great Forest Helpline. Our sustainability experts will reply within 48 hours.
- Starting March 31, the city will launch a helpline that can be reached by dialing 311.
Need more help? Book a free presentation.
--The Great Forest Team
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Held Hostage By Your Recycling Rate?
The Recycling Numbers Game Explained
 This month, Environmental Leader featured an insightful article from Great Forest's Director of Recycling Services, Amy Marpman, explaining the numbers game behind recycling.
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Steam Energy Rate Recalculations Affect ENERGY STAR Scores
 On March 21, the EPA's Portfolio Manager updated the factors used to convert site energy into source energy for district steam and hot water.
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The Industry Secret To Cutting 20-50% Off Waste Removal Costs
 It may be one of the industry's best-kept secrets - waste brokers can help buildings find cash in trash simply by helping them tighten their waste contract bidding process.
Often, the savings can be huge. The town of Yorktown, New York, saved $1 million when Great Forest first worked with them.
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NYC Green Infrastructure Grant
Deadline: April 29, 2011
Up to $3 million will be available in 2011 for green infrastructure projects to reduce or manage stormwater runoff.
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Reminder: Earth Day Is April 22
Plan Your Earth Day Event Now
 Earth Day is a great time to raise awareness of your building's green efforts and increase participation in your recycling program. Events can include informational sessions, recycling games, or dramatic displays to drive home the impact of your sustainability programs.
Call Great Forest to set up an Earth Day event for your staff, building, or tenants.
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 Great Forest Begins Free Urban Green Council Presentations
This month, Anna Dengler, Great Forest's director of sustainability, gave a free presentation on benchmarking and NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (GGBP) to a group of property service managers from the 32 BJ SEIU workers union.
Great Forest is working with the Urban Green Council to offer these free presentations to building industry organizations, building owners, managers, tenants, and any group impacted by the new benchmarking requirements.
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Top American Cities With The Most Energy Efficient Buildings
 This month, the EPA released its list of American cities with the most energy efficient buildings. At the top of the list are some cities that might surprise you, including Los Angeles, which takes the number one spot for the third year in a row. New York has jumped from the tenth spot up to number five. See where your city ranks.
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Share Your Sustainability Successes With Great Forest Tweets
 Share your sustainability successes with us so we can tweet about your achievements and spread the news. Simply tell us what you are doing.
Then follow Great Forest on twitter to get ideas, links to resources and regulations, tips, and sustainability news for your business.
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