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What's the Greenest Way to Dry Your Hands?
It's a question that bedevils facility managers. Dyson commissioned a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to look into the matter --and Kimberly-Clark Professional is raising a question of its own about the report. Read More
How Genentech Used a Parking Lot to Fund Its Employee Commuter Shuttle
The biotech firm found an unlikely way to significantly cut its costs, while at the same time provide a valuable perk for employees that also reduces emissions. Read More
The Green Building Tools Cities Can Use to Cut Water Pollution
How are cities dealing with the potentially toxic runoff from normal rainfall? It turns out that some cities are much more forward-thinking than others. Read More
Coca-Cola Uses Energy Efficiency to Earn Best Carbon Trust Score
Putting energy management systems in place in its manufacturing facilities was one of several steps that have helped the beverage maker earn the highest score ever recorded by The Carbon Trust. Read More
How Companies Are Making Eco-Labels Core to Sustainability Strategy
Although there is a veritable flood of eco-labels on the global market -- 426 and counting -- leading companies have created at least four ways to use eco-labels to boost their brands, sales and reduce their footprint. Read More
How the Gigaton Award Winners Are Chosen
The Carbon War Room's research director explains what it takes to win a Gigaton Award. Read More
Tiffany's CEO: How to Keep a Supply Chain Sparkling
Tiffany & Co. chief Michael Kowalski explains how getting its supply chain under control helped the legendary jeweler's CEO steer clear of environmental troubles. Read More
PG&E Drops the Curtain on Struggling Carbon Offset Program
The utility's ClimateSmart program fell far short of the utility's initial expectations, with barely one-sixth of the anticipated 170,000 subscribers. Read More
The 7 Secrets of Successful Sustainability Consultants
Independent analyst firm Verdantix takes a look what it takes to be a leader in sustainability consulting and shares advice on what companies should consider when they want to hire a consultant. Read More
PG&E, National Grid Ranked Best Utilities for Investing in Energy Efficiency
In a ranking of 50 utilities across the country, PG&E topped the list in total spending on EE programs, as well as spending per megawatt-hour of sales. Other top-spending utilities include subsidiaries of National Grid, Edison International and Long Island Power Authority. Read More