Circular Economy
Advancing Global Sustainability Through Technology
In this white paper, Intel discusses how the microprocessor and information and communication technology sector can do to fight climate change. Read More
Corporate Strategies for Electronics Recycling: A Tale of Two Systems
This case study compares two very different models for recycling obsolete computers and electronics hardware that have been created by the two largest computer makers in the U.S. Read More
Microfinance’s New Horizons: Creating Value, Enabling Livelihoods
In this new report, Forum for the Future examines how the field of microfinance is growing and how lenders and recipients alike are benefiting from this successful bottom-up social and financial development practice. Read More
The Power of Five Percent: How Dynamic Pricing Can Save $35 Billion in Electricity Costs
This report from the Brattle Group shows how a combination of varied price structures and the adoption of the latest metering technologies can combine to dramatically reduce peak energy demand in the United States. Read More
Cost of Green Revisited: Reexamining the feasibility and cost impact of sustainable design in light of increased market adoption
The purpose of this paper is to revisit the question of the cost of incorporating sustainable design features into building projects. Read More
Adaptive Reuse: Uncovering Hidden Assets and Obstacles
Thinking of buying that fixer-upper? Here are a few strategies for looking before you leap. By Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP 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
The Marriage of Prefab and Sustainability
While they may seem like an odd couple, prefabricated housing -- in which most of a home's structure is pre-built in a factory then assembled on-site -- is an oddly natural partner for the green movement. Read More
In Memoriam: Important Leadership Lessons From Anita Roddick
The recent passing of Body Shop founder lacked the kind of coverage in the U.S. press befitting a woman with her legacy. But Anita had important lessons for business leaders and especially those who are positioning their companies at the forefront of sustainability. Read More