Resources
Case Studies: Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction
Case studies in Massachusetts highlight techniques for saving money and protecting the environment through reuse and recycling of construction and demolition debris. Read More
Guide to Plastic Lumber
This June 2005 study is the first to rate plastic lumber strictly on environmental and public health priorities. Read More
Planning Forest Sink Projects — A Guide to Carbon Pooling and Investment Structures
Guide offers the information necessary to help land managers in Australia make informed decisions about carbon pooling options. Read More
Efficiency and Innovation in U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use
Report features 17 case studies, including one featuring Frito-Lay, whose energy efficiency upgrades are returning 30% on investment annually. Read More
Company-Community Forestry Partnerships: From Raw Deals to Mutual Gains?
An international review of public-private forestry partnerships, with proposals for improving forests, enterprise, and livelihoods. Read More
Protecting Public Health, Increasing Profits and Promoting Innovation by Benchmarking Corporate Governance of Chemicals in Produ
Reviews developments, identifies innovative corporate programs to reduce product toxicity, and offers a governance framework of benchmarked “best practices” for investors. Read More
Builders’ Best Practices Guide to Hot and Humid Climates
A free guide to the construction of energy-efficient homes specifically in hot, humid climates. Read More
Builders’ Best Practices Guide to Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climates
A free guide to the construction of energy-efficient homes specifically in the hot, dry climate of the American Southwest. Read More
Responsible Wood and Paper Purchasing: Experiences of the Fortune 100
Large corporate paper and wood buyers are making progress but still have a long road toward incorporating sustainability into long-range purchasing strategies, according this report. Read More
Arguments For and Against Forest Carbon Offsets
Report presents the pros and cons of forest carbon offsets in graph format. Read More