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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

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Guide to Plastic Lumber

This June 2005 study is the first to rate plastic lumber strictly on environmental and public health priorities. Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Arguments For and Against Forest Carbon Offsets

Report presents the pros and cons of forest carbon offsets in graph format. Read More