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Get ready to celebrate the beauty and benefits of green roofs on World Green Roof Day on June 6! This day was first established in 2020 by the European Federation of Green Roofs and Walls, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of green roofs in creating more sustainable and eco-friendly cities. Green roofs not only add natural beauty to urban landscapes, but also provide numerous environmental benefits such as reducing air pollution, managing stormwater runoff, and improving energy efficiency. So let's take a moment to appreciate these green havens atop our buildings and spread the word about their positive impact on our planet.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Notable Use of Green Roofs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Green roofs became popular in Scandinavia during the 1800s, particularly in rural areas, due to their good insulation properties.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Green Roofs Appear</div><div class='timeline-text'>The modern era of green roofs started in Germany in the 1960s with the development of drainage systems to support plant growth on building rooftops.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chicago's City Hall Green Roof</div><div class='timeline-text'>The City of Chicago installs a green roof on City Hall as a demonstration project, showcasing the sustainability benefits of green roofs in urban settings.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Toronto's Green Roof Bylaw</div><div class='timeline-text'>Toronto becomes the first city in North America to enact a bylaw requiring green roofs on new commercial, institutional, and residential developments.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>France's Rooftop Regulation</div><div class='timeline-text'>France passes a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must have either solar panels or green roofs, pushing the green roof movement forward globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Green Roof Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first World Green Roof Day was established by the European Federation of Green Roofs and Walls to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of green roofs.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a rooftop garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get involved in the green roof movement by planting your own rooftop garden. Create a beautiful and sustainable space on top of your building and celebrate World Green Roof Day in a meaningful way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a green roof tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find out if there are any green roofs in your area and take a tour to learn more about the benefits and importance of green roofs. You may even get some inspiration for your own rooftop garden.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a green roof event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check for any local events or workshops focused on green roofs and attend to learn more about this important environmental movement. You can also meet like-minded individuals and potentially even network with professionals in the industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to spread awareness about World Green Roof Day and the importance of green roofs. Share facts, photos, and tips for creating your own green roof to inspire others to join the movement.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local green roof organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local organization or non-profit that focuses on green roofs and volunteer your time to support their cause. You can help with maintenance, education, or even fundraising efforts to make a difference in your community.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Green roofs help the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Green roofs are an environmentally-friendly option for buildings. They reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and reduce stormwater runoff - all of which have a positive impact on the surrounding ecosystem.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They can save you money</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Green roofs provide natural insulation, reducing heating and cooling costs for buildings. They also increase property value and can attract tax incentives in some areas. So not only are they good for the environment, but they can also be beneficial for your wallet!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They add beauty to urban spaces</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Green roofs not only benefit the environment and save money, but they also add beauty to urban spaces. They create a more natural and aesthetically-pleasing landscape in cities dominated by concrete and steel, making them a welcome addition to any building.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Green Roofs can Extend a Roof's Lifespan</h3><p class='facts-content'>By protecting the roof from sun exposure and temperature extremes, green roofs can extend the lifespan of the roof membrane, reducing maintenance costs and waste.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Enhance Urban Biodiversity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Green roofs can serve as mini habitats for birds, insects, and small animals, thereby increasing biodiversity in urban environments.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Green Roofs Reduce Noise Pollution</h3><p class='facts-content'>The soil and plants on a green roof serve as natural sound insulators, helping to reduce noise pollution inside the building, making them ideal for buildings in busy city centers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Act as Urban Heat Island Mitigation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Green roofs help combat the Urban Heat Island effect—a phenomenon where urban areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas—by absorbing sunlight and reducing heat absorption by buildings.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Green Roofs can Improve Mental Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that exposure to green spaces, such as green roofs, can improve mood, reduce stress, and enhance overall mental wellbeing.</p></div></div>
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