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DNV, KEMA Join Forces as Global Consulting Powerhouse
The new company, DNV KEMA, will provide a broader portfolio of services joining energy infrastructure testing and certification with sustainability and business consulting. Read More
What's the Future for Alternative Fibers?
From cotton to linen to hemp to kenaf, there are plenty of potential replacements for wood-based papers, if we can just overcome the obstacles to wider adoption. Read More
In Defense of the Plastic Bag
Plastic bags are being banned or taxed in cities and counties across America. But I’m not persuaded that plastic bag bans or taxes makes sense. Here’s why. Read More
Schneider Electric Buys Viridity Platform to Enhance Data Center Suite
Schneider's acquisition of EnergyCenter 2.0 software provides data center operators visibility over both IT and facility operations. Read More
KKR's Green Portfolio Program Shows How Smart Investments See Green
The third year of the company's efforts shows further savings and growth as it develops ways to manage energy use across large portfolios of buildings. Read More
Maersk Tests Algae-Based Biofuel in Cargo Voyage to India
Maersk is testing a range of algae-based biofuel blends aboard a container ship headed to India as part of a project with the U.S. Navy. Read More
How McDonald's is Mainstreaming Sustainability
Bob Langert, the company's VP for sustainability digs in to the many ways the company is pushing for greener fast food, and how it's got a long row to hoe to convert its many skeptics and opponents. Read More
BP to Close Its Solar Business after 40 Years
The oil giant insists it remains committed to its alternative energy division, and is on track to invest $8 billion in green technology by 2015; the company says solar is too much of a commodity to make a profit. Read More
Hilton Offers a Deep Look into Its LightStay Sustainability System
As of this month, the more than 3,750 properties that are part of Hilton Worldwide are participating in the company's LightStay sustainability management program. Christopher Corpuel, Hitlon's green guru, tells GreenBiz how they made it happen. Read More
Europe Launches Eco-innovation Action Plan
The new project, which is critical to delivering smart, sustainable growth to the European Union by 2020, seeks to help businesses to deliver green growth and environmental benefits. Read More