The Power of Rewards and Recognition in Sustainability Programs
Harvard University's Green Carpet Awards provides an outstanding example of a successful internal reward program. Hosted by Harvard's Office for Sustainability, the annual celebration provides an array of ideas for sustainability leaders to hone their own award programs. Read More
Johnson & Johnson's Strides Toward Sustainable Healthcare
Al Iannuzzi, Johnson & Johnson's senior director of Worldwide Health & Safety, provides an insider's look at the company's efforts in eco-leadership. Read More
3M, GE, Sylvania Among Firms Honored with Top Energy Star Awards
One-hundred-eleven companies received Energy Star honors from the U.S. EPA in the annual awards program that recognizes the most the energy efficient businesses in a national program that now has more than 20,000 members. Read More
Safeway Tops Seafood Rankings as Whole Foods, Kroger Tighten Policies
An unexpected grocery chain takes the top spot in Greenpeace's rankings that rate stores on sustainable seafood practices. Read More
Barramundi Fulfills Elusive Promise of Sustainable Seafood
What makes Australis such an interesting company is that its product -- farm-raised barramundi -- is an environmentally-preferable alternative to most farmed fish. It doesn't need to eat a lot of other seafood to grow, it doesn't make a lot of waste, it doesn't require a lot of antibiotics ... and it tastes O.K., too. Read More
How the Kyoto Cooling Fan Revolutionizes Data Center HVAC
Dr. Bob Sullivan, the pioneer of hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling, talks about how a simple invention for using outside air in HVAC systems can turn conventional cooling on its ear. Read More
Schneider Acquires Data Center Service Firm Lee Technologies
Schneider Electric has acquired Lee Technologies of Fairfax, Va., in a move that is expected to buttress Schneider's formidable business in data centers by bringing in a firm that specializes in providing services for the facilities. Read More
USPS Data Center Consolidation to Reduce Energy Use, Redundancy
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General plans to consolidate four of its data centers into a single, energy-efficient facility that will be built in 10 months. Read More
How the Smart Grid is Key to a Sustainable Energy Future
The Smart Grids Technology Roadmap from the International Energy Agency shows how use of smart grid technologies can be expanded, and identifies goals that must be met for widespread adoption of clean technology. Read More
Ford Uses Recycled Carpet Under the Hood
Ford put more than 4 million pounds of recycled carpet around vehicle engines last year. Read More