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nationals staDium (continued from page 14) intricate ground and stormwater filtration system was built in order to abstain from contributing further contaminants to the river. The filtration system separates water used for cleaning the stadium and rainwater, and treats both kinds of water before they are released into the sanitary and stormwater systems. This filtration system is unparalleled in that it had to be designed to filter out debris that is unique to the building type—such as peanut shells and hot dogs. • Transportation: The new parking lot has reserved parking spots for fuel-efficient vehicles, carpools, and bikes. In addition, the stadium was built on a site that is easily-accessible to public transportation, including the Metro Bus and Metrorail systems. • Roof: Not only are the roofs of the new stadium made of highlyreflective materials in order to minimize heat gain, there is also a 6,300 square foot Green roof built above a concession area in order to further minimize heat. • Energy savings: The highefficiency field lights project a 21% energy savings for the stadium, which equates to a savings of 300 kW per year. The new lights also greatly reduce light pollution. In addition, the entire ballpark features energy-conserving light fixtures and the exterior wall design allows for optimized energy performance. • Water conservation: The restrooms of the ballpark feature water conserving plumbing fixtures, which will save a projected 3.6 million gallons of water per year. Besides restrooms, water conserving fixtures are used throughout the ballpark. In addition, landscaping is designed with drought-resistant plant materials, which eliminates the need for irrigation—thus, conserving water. All in all, the stadium projects a 30 percent water savings. The new Nationals Stadium, still under construction in the above photo, was ready for fans on opening day, March 30, 2008. *Photo courtesy of the Washington Nationals. • Recycling: Up to 20% recycled content was used for the building materials for the construction of the ballpark, and the majority of materials were obtained locally, in order to save on transportation fuel costs. In addition, interior materials, such as carpet, paints, and adhesives, were chosen due to their low VOC content. The ballpark also recycles glass, metal, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, and paper; and an estimated 5,500 tons of construction waste was recycled. Green Cleaning In terms of maintaining the new ballpark, the Washington Nationals Ballpark Operations will contract housekeeping services that will follow the GS-42 Green Seal Environmental Standard for Cleaning Services, which includes the use of Green Seal certified cleaning products and required procedures. In addition, the ballpark will participate in the Healthy High Performance Cleaning (HHPC) program—a program that encourages environmentally-sound cleaning products, state-of-the-art equipment, microfiber mops and wipers, and the latest and best cleaning practices. Healthy High Performance Cleaning is a unique, all-inclusive approach designed to ensure a clean and safe work environment, increase employee productivity and satisfaction, and enhance the value and integrity of buildings. “The Nationals as an organization will be doing everything we can to make sure the ballpark is environmentally-friendly and complies with LEED standards,” says Lisa Pagano, Media Relations Manager for the Washington Nationals. “The fact that everyone within the Nationals’ staff and the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission (the owners of the ballpark) were on board with the sustainable design goals from day one is really what helped make this project a success.” Other Major League stadiums in the country are also realizing the benefits of Green design—the Minnesota Twins are striving for LEED certification for their stadium in Minneapolis, and if funding is approved, the new Tampa Bay Devil Rays’ ballpark in St. Petersburg, FL, will try for LEED certification also. Hopefully, other stadiums will choose to follow the Washington Nationals’ “LEED” as well. W For more information on the new Washington Nationals stadium, contact Lisa Pagano, Media Relations Manager, at lisa.pagano@nationals.com. 8 Executive Housekeeping Today/April 2008

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Executive Housekeeping Today - April 2008 Contents Executive Corner Green Certification Issues The Green Benefit from the Roof Down Frugal Housekeeper LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Greening with Mats A Greener Approach to Laundry Feature Article 2008 Candidate Information The Green Scene 2008 Convention Information Get Into the "O-Zone" Product Highlights CEH/REH Members New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done For Me

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