Each month, PPRC is highlighting a resource on its web site. The price per gallon may be misleading. Businesses buy paint to obtain the service it provides - protecting and enhancing the visual appearance of a product. Seen in that light, the price per painted product is a more useful metric for understanding the costs of paint, plus it levels the playing field for low and zero-VOC coatings. A case study is included.
Businesses can find out about sustainable buildings, buying recycled, and using paper efficiently.
The site explains how well designed buildings can attract andretain highly productive employees. The site includes site evaluation tools and contacts with expertise in lighting, indoor air quality, temperature management, and integrated solutions. The site is a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. The city of Portland's Green Building Initiative is designed to provide comprehensive services that will help builders, developers, and homeowners implement green building practices. The site includes design guidelines, reports, a calendar of events and links.