Toilet Trivia
Did you know that most people using public restrooms are really “bathroom gymnasts”?According to a study conducted by NSF International, a not-for-profit standards-development and testing and certific
View ArticleWater Conservation
On August 5, 2008, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a water emergency. The board unanimously approved a resolution to increase water conservation efforts within the county to
View ArticleA Return To Manual Maintenance
As we all know, parks are wonderful places for family and friends to enjoy any time of the year. Reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties and other events are often celebrated in recreational
View ArticleGreen Restrooms Of The Future
The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center in Austin, Texas, is designed to provide year-round activities for children and adults, including senior citizens. The building houses a 7,700-square-foot
View ArticleWipe Away Germs
Jessica joined a Chicago gym right after Christmas 2009. She had gained a few pounds over the holidays and was determined to shed them quickly. She decided joining the gym, along with eating
View ArticleWhen Exercise Isn’t Healthy
Kyle Frey, a 21-year-old junior from Drexel University in Philadelphia, was one of his school's star wrestlers when something startling happened. One day, Frey, who worked out with his team almost
View ArticleCleanliness Counts
Many park and recreation managers involved with facility maintenance know that when it comes to cleaning, restrooms are a center of complaints. However, a recent poll of managers of all types of faci
View ArticleSustainability School
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / cienpiesPark and recreation managers who are unsure what “green” and “green certification” really mean should not be embarrassed. There appears to be much confusion am
View ArticleCleaning Restrooms
For most property managers, the number-one complaint from building users is the condition of restrooms. In a park and recreation center, the bathrooms also become the one area that takes the most time...
View ArticleContaminating Or Cleaning
With the winter upon us, park and recreation managers are likely going to take additional steps to ensure that their facilities are not only clean but healthy as well.
View ArticleProud To Be Water-Efficient
Most people know that California is in its fourth year of one of the most serious droughts the state has ever experienced.
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