SmartWood Program Certifies First U.S. National Park
The Rainforest Alliance's SmartWood program has awarded the first Forest Stewardship Council certification of a national park to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. Read More
Patagonia Closes Loop on Polyester Recycling Program
Patagonia has partnered with Japanese textile firm Teijin to implement a polyester product recycling program starting next month. Read More
Fast-Food Chains Power up with 100% Renewable Energy
The Holland, Inc., owner of Burgerville and Noodlin' restaurants throughout Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, has committed to use renewable wind power to provide 100% of its electricity needs. Read More
Wal-Mart Rolls out New 'Sandwich Bale' for Plastics Recycling
Wal-Mart, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Recycling, is stepping up a pilot program that promises to keep tons of plastic out of landfills. Read More
Fannie Mae Cuts Ribbon on Green Data Center
The Fannie Mae Urbana Technology Center, a 247,000 square-foot data center and office building, has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making the data center the first of this type of facility in the country to obtain a LEED rating. Read More
Solar-Powered Subway Station Is Coney Island's Newest Attraction
The newly reconstructed Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn has become the city's first solar-powered train terminal, billed as one of the most sustainable mass transportation sites ever built in the U.S. Read More
New Study Shows Benefits of Sustainable Forestry Certification
A new study has found that independent, third-party certification for environmentally and socially sustainable management of timberlands has led to vital, measurable improvements in the protection of forests, wildlife, and stakeholder rights worldwide as well as to the long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More
LAX Lauded for First Large-Airport Hydrogen Fueling Station
Los Angeles International Airport has won this year's Airports Council International-North America Environmental Achievement Award in the large-airport class for constructing the first retail hydrogen-fueling and generation station at an airport. Read More
Wells Fargo Commits to Ten-Point Plan for Environmental Sustainability
Wells Fargo has announced a ten-point environmental commitment to more effectively integrate environmental responsibility into its business practices and procedures. Read More
Starbucks and African Wildlife Foundation Launch Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Starbucks Coffee Company has partnered with the African Wildlife Foundation to launch the "Coffee for Conservation" project, aimed at promoting coffee quality, environmental sustainability, and natural resource conservation in east Africa. Read More