Elaina's Sustainability Fund - Adopt

Do you have an interest in improving the environmental impact of a building in a way that provides benefit to the local community or underserved populations? Consider adopting a lower cost, entry-level sustainability initiative from the list below. These approaches have been curated by our sustainability experts to encourage adoption of proven, high-impact programs. Questions? Email elainasfund@irem.orgor find more information here. Submit an application today!

• Alternative energy sources
• Alternative transportation
• Community/shared garden
• Construction waste program
• Health and wellness innovation: temperature monitoring, touchless technology, etc.
• Energy efficiency
• Energy rebates/energy recovery units
• Energy Star, CSP programs, etc.
• Green building systems
• Green janitorial
• Green operations and maintenance
• Green site landscaping, xeriscape, composting, etc.
• Indoor environmental quality
• Landscape composting
• Maintenance tech green training
• Recycling and waste reduction
• Tenant green education
• Tenant food waste composting
• Water efficiency