Resources
Green Recovery: A Program to Create Good Jobs
This report describes a green recovery program that could lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth while boosting the country's energy security. Read More
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Building Research Fund Grants: Proposals Selected for $2M in Awards
Research projects to study the effects of lighting, green building attributes and ventilation on K-12 students will receive about a quarter of the grants. Read More
Trends in Ethical and Sustainable Packaging: Innovation by Product Category
Business Insights examines trends related to packaging development, government regulations and retailer initiatives. Read More
National Toxicology Program Final Report on Bisphenol A
In it's final report on bisphenol A, a chemical used to make hard plastics and epoxy resins, the U.S. government's National Toxicology Program says current human exposure to bisphenol A is of “some concern.” Read More
Office Paper Recycling
How to set up and run an effective recycling operation -- a GreenBiz Essential. Read More
London Climate Change Adaption Strategy — Draft Report
This is one of the first comprehensive climate change adaption strategies created by any major city. It identifies likely climate change-related impacts, opportunities and stakeholders, establishes a baseline to measure changing risks, and offers policies and guidance. Read More
The Designer’s Field Guide to Sustainability
This guide looks at 15 things to consider when designing products, including how to make parts recyclable, use less energy and make less waste. Read More
Reducing CO2 Emissions from New Cars: A Study of Major Car Manufacturers’ Progress in 2007
This report examines how carbon dioxide emissions rates of new cars sold in the European Union measured up to models sold the year before. BMW led the pack in year-over-year emissions reductions. Read More
Global Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Biofuels Production: Version Zero
A coalition of farmers, businesses, governments and nonprofits released the first draft of a biofuels global standard. The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) created the set of principles that it hopes will guide worldwide production and processing for the controversial fuel that has recently come under fire because of environmental and food price concerns. Read More
Environmental, Social and Governance: Moving to Mainstream Investing?
This new report from Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) examines how mainstream financial institutions are incorporating environmental, social and governance criteria, the barriers that are preventing broader use of the criteria, and potential solutions to these challenges. Read More