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Interiors
Invista's Antron Web site features an online catalog that highlights hundreds of carpet styles made with Antron nylon. Five mills that manufacture Antron-based carpet are currently represented. The site also includes online tools to help specifiers and facility professionals determine their performance requirements based on their application. It can be accessed by clicking here.
Engineering
Cummins Power Generation's "An introduction to the Smart Grid" white paper discusses various smart grid technologies and tells readers why it makes business sense for them to utilize these innovations in today's economy. The paper can be accessed by clicking here.
Food Service
Aramark and the International Facility Management Association's IFMA Foundation's Sustainability in the Food Service Environment is a practical guide for introducing and advancing sustainable practices within food services. The free guide discusses building a business case for sustainability, procurement of sustainable foods, and energy and waste stream management topics, among others. It also provides case studies that offer insights into effective approaches. It can be found at www.ifmafoundation.org or www.aramark.com/ServicesandIndustries/CaseStudies.