Circular Economy
ASU's Biodesign Institute Earns Arizona's First LEED Platinum Rating
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University has garnered the highest designation for environmentally friendly design and construction from the USGBC. Read More
Sony Develops Bio-Battery Powered by Glucose
Sony's new bio-battery that uses the sugar in carbohydrates to generate electricity -- as an example, the company demonstrated using a sports drink to power a small fan or a Walkman. Read More
Sony, Waste Management Launch E-waste Recycling Program
Sony and Waste Management partnered last week to launch a nationwide E-waste recycling program that could eventually lead to drop-off sites being located within 20 miles of the majority of the U.S. population. Read More
AOL Co-Founder to Build Sustainable Luxury Resorts
The man who helped create AOL launched a sustainable luxury resort company this month, with its first project a 650-acre green resort in Cacique, Costa Rica. Read More
BP, Powerspan Team to Develop CO2 Capture Technologies
BP Alternative Energy and Powerspan Corp. agreed Wednesday to develop the technology that could help power plants capture carbon dioxide emissions. Read More
A Primer on the 'Green Building Advantage'
Although it may seem that, from the perspective of green building professionals, there is no stopping the momentum of green design, there is still a vast community of people who are unaware, indifferent or unconvinced of the advantages of green buildings. This overview lays out the many benefits of going green. Read More
The Environmental Upside of Using Concrete in Hotels
Concrete can provide a sustainable structure that will maintain its durability, energy savings and beauty for the full life of the building. Read More
Xerox Launches Line of 'Green Paper'
Xerox Corp. introduced Monday new environmentally friendly digital printing paper that can be produced using fewer trees, chemicals and energy. Read More
AMD Sets New Climate Change Goals
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) this week announced renewed 2007 goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its manufacturing and corporate operations throughout the world. Read More
Using Buildings to Green Your Triple Bottom Line
Executives are lining up for the opportunity to prove their commitment to the triple bottom line, but many are overlooking the potential of using green design to renovate their facilities as a resource- and cost-saving part of their environmental goals. Read More