Resources
New Energy for Campuses: Energy Saving Policies for Colleges and Universities
This October 2005 report details case studies of more than 30 universities in 24 states that have implemented a variety of energy and climate-management programs. Read More
Productivity of Growing Global Energy Demand: A Microeconomic Perspective
Makes the case that there are sufficient economically viable opportunities for energy-productivity improvements that could significantly reduce global energy-demand growth. Read More
Nanotechnology and Lifecycle Assessment
This study shows how a cradle-to-grave look at the health and environmental impact of a material, chemical, or product is an essential tool for ensuring the safe, responsible, and sustainable commercialization of nanotechnology. Read More
Scaling Up: Global Technology Deployment to Stabilize Emissions
An analysis of ways to promote the policy and market structures for deploying low-carbon technologies to mitigate climate change. This report is a collaboration between WRI and the Goldman Sachs Center for Environmental Markets. Read More
Green Financial Products and Services: Current Trends and Future Opportunities in North America
The U.N. Environment Program's Finance Initiative undertook this comprehensive study of how the financial sector is responding to and encouraging green investment in North America, and offers predictions about the shape of green finance in years to come. Read More
Batteries for IT Systems: Environmental Issues
This white paper from Green IT focuses on concerns associated with recycling and environmental aspects of battery use in IT systems. Read More
Environmental Management Systems Tools: A Reference Guide
This reference guide gives descriptions of some recommended EMS tools and instructions for using them. Read More
The State of the Paper Industry 2007
This new report released by the Environmental Paper Network examines how the paper is made today in the face of growing environmental awareness in the U.S., and calls for major changes across the industry to reduce impact and increase sustainability. Read More
Strategies for Ensuring Environmental Compliance
This paper surveys the environmental landscape to provide an overview of environmental regulations around the world focusing on recent developments. Read More
Scrapping the High-Tech Myth: Computer Waste in India
Identifies major electronic waste issues in India and recommends government action for handling the discarded materials. Read More