An update on Longwood Medical and Academic Area programs and activities that encourage a sustainable environment.

 
  Going Green Saves Green  
  Water Drops Add Up  
  How many drops are in 10.7 million gallons of water?  According to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, it’s $142,000 worth. That’s how much water and money the hospital saves each year thanks to its successful “Water Drops” program.
Read more about saving water and money. 		 
  Going Green Together  
  Healthier Eating for People and the Planet  
  Dining in LMA hospitals, schools and businesses is getting greener, and not just at the salad bar. A focus on sustainable dining has led to changes in menus, equipment, recycling practices, cleaning methods and food distributors. At least a dozen LMA organizations are pursuing green dining initiatives, and two, Winsor School and Sebastian’s Café at Harvard School of Public Health, have earned certification from the Green Restaurant Association.
Learn more about green dining in the LMA.		  
  Saving Money in Waste Management  
  The LMA Waste Management group is making progress -- improving existing waste disposal programs, reducing solid waste, and saving money. Three LMA institutions have signed waste stream management contracts that are saving them between 13% and 35% on disposal costs. 
Learn more about saving money on waste. 		 
  Winter Biking Workshops  
  More and more people are commuting to the LMA by bicycle. A surprising number of hardy riders even bike to the LMA year-round, and more are interested in joining their robust ranks.
Learn more. 		 
  Departmental Bike Share Program  
  Thanks to MASCO’s CommuteWorks Departmental Bike Share Program, five departments from Beth Israel Deaconess, Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber/Partners and Harvard School of Public Health now have a convenient new option for work-related travel in the LMA -- departmental bicycles.
Learn more.		  
  Green News and Kudos  
  LEED Gold to Simmons College  
  The new School of Management and Academic Building at Simmons College was awarded LEED gold certification. 
Learn more.		  
  MASCO Area Planners Earn LEED Accreditation  
  Two members of MASCO’s Area Planning and Development Department have achieved professional accreditation in LEED and are available to assist MASCO members with LEED issues. 
Learn more. 		 
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