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RT Recycling Containers

New recycling containers from Witt Industries allow either one-stream recycling or three separate stream recycling to be collected within a small area. ...More
November 18, 2009
Posted in News
'Cool' Paint Sytems: Saving Energy and Money in Self-Storage

Self-storage owners and operators can tap into a money-saving, more efficient roof-coating systems called "cool" paint systems. Wall and roof panels coated with cool Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) paint systems, often referred to as Kynar or Hylar, feature vivid, ...More
October 29, 2009 Wes Brooker
Posted in Articles, Construction
Amerco Real Estate Proposes to 'Green' U-Haul Center of Coralville

Amerco Real Estate Company (AREC), parent company of U-Haul Center of Coralville in Coralville, Iowa, submitted a sustainability-improvement proposal to the city. The proposal included ways to increase sustainability by reducing the facility's carbon footprint, enhance the ...More
October 12, 2009
Posted in News
Eco-Minded Thornwood Self Storage Celebrates Opening

Thornwood Self Storage Center, a new facility committed to green principles, recently celebrated its grand opening in Thornwood, N.Y. ...More
October 2, 2009
Posted in News, Construction
New Jersey's Premier Self Storage Adds Solar Panels

Premier Self Storage in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., recently joined other businesses in the state relying on power from the sun. According to facility owner Tim Schaeffer, Premier is the only solar-powered storage facility in New Jersey. The facility has 754 solar panel, ...More
September 9, 2009
Posted in News
Self-Storage Truck Rental Meets Operator and Customer Needs

By anticipating self-storage customers’ need for a truck—and then providing one—you add a profit center to your business that has other fringe benefits. ...More
September 3, 2009 Jackie Ulfig
Posted in Articles
‘Green’ Storage Facility Opens in Gila River Indian Community

Next week, the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona will see the opening of Pecos Storage, a 28-acre self-storage complex that incorporates many “green” features. In addition to providing space for residential, commercial, vehicle and RV storage, the site ...More
September 1, 2009
Posted in News
Baja Construction Introduces Solar Support System

Baja Construction's new Solar Support System enables boat and RV owners to harness the sun's energy to generate power. ...More
August 8, 2009
Posted in Articles, Construction
Big Yellow Self Storage Goes Green

In its 2009 annual financial report, Big Yellow Self Storage announced that it has achieved a record 11.5 percent drop in total carbon emissions over the last year, greatly reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a savings of £100,000. ...More
August 7, 2009
Posted in News
The Power of Marketing a Green Business, Part II

The second part of a two-part series takes a look at how business owners can create a "green team" to create a marketing message that will give them the edge over the competition. ...More
August 4, 2009 Brad Simonis
Posted in Articles, Marketing

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