Can Environmental CSR Initiatives Stimulate Economic Growth?
The economic downturn brings with it new wrinkles for large corporations to address as part of their corporate social responsibility planning. Read More
Los Angeles Building Retrofit Designed to Boost Green Jobs
The city's new "Green Building Retrofit Ordinance" will bring all city-owned buildings that are 30 years old or older up to LEED Silver levels, and will give priority to projects that bring jobs to the surrounding community. Read More
New Race Car Made of Potatoes, Carrots and Powered by Chocolate
The WorldFirst racecar, developed at the University of Warwick's Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre, claims to be the world's first Formula 3 race car manufactured from sustainable and renewable materials. Read More
New York Adds 5-Cent Deposit to Water Bottles
New York's new $132 billion budget includes provisions for a "Bigger, Better Bottle Bill" that tacks on a 5-cent refundable deposit to bottles containing water and other non-carbonated beverages. Read More
Simple Steps to a Paper-Light Office
One of the easiest but most-overlooked ways to green any office comes down to managing your paper use. Whether you're trying to switch to duplex printing or moving toward a low-paper ECM system, here are some simple steps you can take. Read More
Empire State Building to Become a Model of Energy Efficiency
The Empire State Building Company, efficiency solutions giant Johnson Controls Inc., commercial real estate services leader Jones Lang LaSalle and titans in the battle against global warming, the Clinton Climate Initiative and the Rocky Mountain Institute, are teaming up to transform the New York City icon into a model of energy efficiency. Read More
Solar Power Landfill Cover Goes Live in Texas
Republic Services Inc. has converted a landfill cover into a flexible solar power generating system in what could be the first of several projects in the South Texas region. Read More
Peapod All-Electric Vehicle Ready for Earth Day Launch
A new entry into the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle market will be available for order on Earth Day, with deliveries starting in the fall. The designer behind the Peapod explains how it was designed with efficiency and convenience in mind. Read More
Green Buildings Earn Higher Rents, Study Finds
A study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors finds a clear link between buildings with Energy Star ratings and higher rental earnings. Read More
Carbon-Neutral, Five-Star Hotel Planned in China
Mayland Seaside Hotel, a five-star hotel project along the Zhujiang River, is being designed as the world's first carbon-neutral hotel. Read More