Washington Sustainable Schools Program (WSSP) Pilot Phase
In April 2005, the Governor of Washington signed historic legislation to require sustainable standards for all new schools receiving state funds based on the findings of a pilot program at five state schools. This article discusses the findings of the program and details some of the methods used. Read More
New Study Shows Benefits of Sustainable Forestry Certification
A new study has found that independent, third-party certification for environmentally and socially sustainable management of timberlands has led to vital, measurable improvements in the protection of forests, wildlife, and stakeholder rights worldwide as well as to the long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More
Starbucks Takes the Low-Profile Road to Renewable Energy
Starbucks committed recently to purchase wind power to offset a portion of the energy used in its operations, a move that places the company in the top 25 U.S. purchasers of renewable energy. But mitigating climate change, not garnering pro-environment publicity, is the main driver behind Starbucks' decision to buy renewable energy certificates. By Denis Du Bois Read More
Wet Cleaning and Dry Cleaning Alternatives
Can you please help me wade through all the options for environmentally safe dry cleaning alternatives? By Joanna Howard Read More
LAX Lauded for First Large-Airport Hydrogen Fueling Station
Los Angeles International Airport has won this year's Airports Council International-North America Environmental Achievement Award in the large-airport class for constructing the first retail hydrogen-fueling and generation station at an airport. Read More
Small is Beautiful: U.S. House Size, Resource Use, and the Environment
This journal article examines some of the trends in single-family house building in the United States and provides recommendations for downsizing houses to improve quality and resource efficiency. Read More
Wells Fargo Commits to Ten-Point Plan for Environmental Sustainability
Wells Fargo has announced a ten-point environmental commitment to more effectively integrate environmental responsibility into its business practices and procedures. Read More
Olympics: London's Largest Remediation Project Can Now Begin
The 2012 Olympics promises to be the most sustainable ever, with huge swathes of contaminated land in London's East End cleaned up and reused. Read More
Buying Responsibility — A New Brand Strategy?
Buying stakes in "alternative" brands is all the rage for multi-national companies these days. Roger Cowe looks at why. Read More
Starbucks and African Wildlife Foundation Launch Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Starbucks Coffee Company has partnered with the African Wildlife Foundation to launch the "Coffee for Conservation" project, aimed at promoting coffee quality, environmental sustainability, and natural resource conservation in east Africa. Read More