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Policy and incentives drive energy efficiency retrofits
Programs and policies rewarding the most efficient buildlngs can also have the effect of educating companies on their buildings' effects on the environment as well. Read More
GE, the 'Industrial Internet' and radical efficiency
General Electric takes a stand on the mash-up of big data, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Is this the next, next thing for sustainability, or ecomagination redux? Read More
Can mechanical engineers build a case for sustainable design?
What a recent survey from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers tells us about how companies are leveraging products and business models designed for sustainability. Read More
Zara commits to detox after Greenpeace dressing down
Clothing giant commits to eliminate all releases of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020. Read More
Biophilia and innovation: Can changing your view change your worldview?
Improving the design of our built environment can actually work for us at a deeply biological level. Read More
Do we need the S-word? Yes, for many reasons
Do we really need to use the word in order to talk about sustainability? It's a vexing question. Read More
How to prevent security breaches in smart buildings
With IT infrastructure embedded in these new structures as well as greater integration with other systems, there's legitimate reason to be concerned. Stay safe by using these tips. Read More
Infographic: America’s water crisis – and how we can fix it
A majority of Americans are concerned about the state of U.S. water infrastructure -- and are willing to pay more to fix it. Read More
How Timberland uses 'the four pillars' to sow sustainability
The company's senior manager of environmental stewardship speaks about the triple bottom line. Read More
Microsoft to debut sewage-powered data center
IT giant teams up with FuelCell Energy to trial zero emission generator powered by biogas. The source? A local wastewater plant. Read More