Circular Economy

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

The purpose of this paper is to revisit the question of the cost of incorporating sustainable design features into building projects. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

An introduction to leasing and “servicizing” as alternatives to selling products. Read More

What's commonly referred to as municipal solid waste is only a small slice of the waste pie. And that could be a problem for companies. Read More

U.S. consumers view Dell, HP, Microsoft and Apple as the greenest tech companies of the land at a time when green factors are emerging as a "critical-mass" consideration, according to a new survey released by Ipsos Insight. Read More