Ask the Green Architect: Geothermal heating systems, green specs and sources
Green architect Eric Corey Freed answers your questions on sustainable building performance, materials, and design. Read More
Study Shows Going Green Saves Schools $100,000 a Year
A new national report finds that building "green" would save an average school $100,000 each year - enough to hire two new additional full-time teachers. Read More
What Happens When I Click on “Fly Green” at Expedia.com or “Be a Hero, Go Zero” at Travelocity.com?
Can popular online travel services really "neturalize" the greenhouse gas emissions of your next trip? Our climate expert offers a tour behind the scenes. Read More
Starwood Unveils First Five Star, Environmentally Friendly Hotel Brand
Starwood Capital Group, led by Barry Sternlicht, has announced the launching of "1" Hotel and Residences, the first luxury, eco-friendly global hotel brand. Read More
Fireman's Fund Introduces Green Building Coverage
In response to commercial real estate's green building movement evolving from the benefits to the environment and building owner’s bottom line, Fireman’s Fund Insurance has announced Certified Green Building Replacement and Green Upgrade coverages. Read More
Home Depot Gives Away 100,000 Energy-Efficient Bulbs to Californians
The Home Depot is helping California residents save an estimated $4.8 million in energy costs with an unprecedented energy-efficient light bulb giveaway. Read More
Walgreens Offers Inkjet Printer Cartridge Refills in 1,500 Locations
Walgreens has announced that its customers can bring empty black or color cartridges to any of nearly 1,500 Walgreens photofinishing counters in the U.S. and have them refilled in just a few minutes for half the cost of buying a new one. Read More
Richard Sandor: Maker of Markets
Greenhouse gas emissions trading is gradually becoming a bona fide market, with the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) and the European Climate Exchange (ECX) establishing themselves as benchmarks in their respective areas. This article looks back on the career of Richard Sandor—the man who built them both. Read More
Interface Launches Sustainability Consulting Practice
Carpet company Interface, Inc. has launched InterfaceRAISE, a corporate consulting resource that will amplify Interface's efforts to educate others seeking to implement the necessary steps for becoming sustainable. Read More
Suits from Straw? Researchers Identify Fashions from the Farm
In the future, it might be perfectly normal to wear suits and dresses made of chicken feathers or rice straw. But don't worry: These clothes won't resemble fluffy plumage or hairy door mats. Read More