Study: Baby Boomers Believe in Sustainable Principles (and Will Pay for Them)
In the late 1990s I stood with Dr. Henry Kelly, assistant director from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, at the country’s pioneering, large-scale sustainable development, The...
View ArticlePolicy & Enforcement Briefing: Keystone XL, Australia Carbon Tax, EU ETS...
The White House backed TransCanada Corp.’s bid to build a major portion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline – a $2.3 billion section called Gulf Coast Project, which runs from Cushing, Okla., to Texas. It...
View ArticleGeothermal Energy’s Implications for Buildings and Homes
Did you know that the US spends between $30 and $50 billion every month on foreign oil? I find that number to be huge and think that we need to reduce that amount if we want to remain competitive,...
View ArticleSC Johnson Expands Concentrated Cleaning Products Range
Household products manufacturer SC Johnson has expanded the range of concentrated refills for its cleaning products. The refills, branded as SC Johnson’s “Mini” line, allow customers to fill up their...
View ArticleIES Building Analysis Tool to Save Fitchburg State $1.5m
CBT Architects used software from sustainable building design consultant Integrated Environmental Solutions to help save Fitchburg State University a projected $1.5 million in construction costs and...
View ArticleErnst & Young: Incentives Helped Make U.S. Top for Renewable Energy Investments
Public funding helped the U.S. surpass China last year as the number one country for renewable energy investments, reversing positions held since 2009, but China maintained its position as the country...
View ArticleWireless AT&T Technology Improving Cooler Management
Ice Energy, a company that manufactures ice-based cooling systems, is using AT&T’s Enterprise On-Demand wireless device control system to more efficiently manage its machines. The roof mounted Ice...
View ArticleEnergy-Intensive Midwest Manufacturing Needs Efficiency Shot, Report Finds
Midwest states tend to be heavy on manufacturing but light on energy efficiency programs, according to the World Resource Institute’s Midwest Manufacturing Snapshot: Energy Use and Efficiency. In the...
View ArticleFTSE Launches Four Carbon Indexes
The FTSE Group and its partners, the nonprofit Carbon Disclosure Project and benchmarking specialist ENDS Carbon, have launched four carbon-related indexes designed to help investors reduce the...
View ArticleInsider Knowledge 2012: New Energy & Environmental Management Strategies:...
Constellation Energy, Environmental Leader and LNS Research’s Matthew Littlefield provide a one-hour best practices webinar delivering essential education and practical advice on best practices and...
View ArticleAndrew Shapiro Discusses Sustainability Drivers
Andrew Shapiro, founder and partner, GO Ventures discusses the relative strengths of the different sustainability drivers at a February 6, 2012 Green Monday event looking at the big trends in...
View ArticleFleet Briefing: Nissan Leaf, U.S. Army, Free EV Charging Stations in MA, CA...
Nissan is now accepting orders for the 2012 Nissan Leaf in all U.S. markets. The new launch phase means residents of 21 additional states will be able to buy the car, the only fully electric vehicle...
View ArticleBioMass Packaging Launches Compostable Cup Range
BioMass Packaging has added modular, single-serve cups and lids to its line of compostable food service products. Greenware cups (pictured) and lids are made entirely from NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer,...
View ArticleXpedx Surpasses Sustainability Goals, Sets More
Distribution company Xpedx exceeded its sustainability goals on recycling and the Energy Star certification of its facilities in 2011, and has pledged new goals for 2012. In 2011, the subsidiary of...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: Smart Grid Roadmap, Energy Star Objections,...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finished incorporating public comments into the NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0, a plan...
View ArticlePhilips Sustainability Report: Carbon Footprint Falls, Efficiency Rises but...
Philips Electronics reduced its operational carbon footprint and increased its energy efficiency – both by 4 percent – between 2010 and 2011, but its water intake for manufacturing purposes rose 3...
View ArticleLife in the Fast Lane: Electric Vehicle Observations
Recently I had the opportunity to use a Nissan Leaf for several full days, a much more interesting exercise than a simple test drive. As someone working in the sustainability area, as a co-chair of the...
View ArticleBest Practices in Communicating about Sustainability
While sustainability initiatives have boomed in recent years, many companies are still seeking help in developing strategy and others are struggling with communication efforts. I’d like to offer some...
View ArticleInefficient Boilers Costing Firms $637m a Year, Carbon Trust Says
U.K. organizations could save over £400 million ($637 million) a year by taking simple, low-cost actions to improve the efficiency of their hot water boilers, according to two reports released by...
View Article2012 Insider Knowledge Report Shares Lessons from McDonald’s, Unilever, 130...
Environmental Leader has launched its 2012 Insider Knowledge Report, sharing lessons learned from 132 corporate environmental, energy and sustainability decision-makers. The second annual report gives...
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