Nature
10 Rhymes to Remember for Sustainable Water Management
Water has a range of important roles in the production of just about everything, yet has often been overlooked as a free resource. When you factor in the variations in local availability and the potential impacts of wastewater discharges, the topic can be complex and overwhelming. Read More
Three Steps to Keeping Your Green Toilets Clean
Why are waterless urinals popular in some places and not others, even in the same building? Despite the many green benefits of no-flow toilets, if you don't keep them clean, no one cares if they're green. Read More
Green Report Card on Cruise Ships Sets Off Storm of Controversy
Despite efforts to improve operations, cruise ships that ply North American waters must go a lot further to become environmentally responsible, says Friends of the Earth, whose latest report card on the industry gives 11 major cruise lines green grades ranging from B- to F. Read More
IFC HQ Scores LEED-Platinum Rating with Leonardo Academy's Assist
The headquarters of the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank member that provides financing for private sector investment in developing countries, has earned a LEED-Platinum rating, the most prestigious of the U.S. Green Building Council certifications. Read More
Nestle Revamps Palm Oil Policy After Social Media Backlash
Nestle moved aggressively to clean up its palm oil supply chain Monday, following months of heated social media campaigns drawing attention to its supply chain ties to illegal deforestation practices. Read More
Green Design Takes Flight at San Francisco International Airport
Designers are tapping advanced building technology as well as concepts dating to ancient times to green a terminal at San Francisco International Airport that will be the new home for Virgin America and American Airlines domestic flights. Read More
Why PepsiCo is Building Dams in India
Not so long ago, environmental activists in India targeted PepsiCo and other beverage companies for consuming excessive groundwater in local communities. PepsiCo is striving to make a difference by reducing its water use and helping communities secure clean water. Read More
Germany's Insights on Green Building
Green building is a growing staple of international commerce, and German-American collaboration is a theme that's gaining resonance on the green building and products front. Read More
America's Most- and Least Wasteful Cities Unveiled
For the second year in a row, Nalgene is ranking the country's 25 biggest cities on just how wasteful they are. The results may surprise you. Read More
How to Develop a Sustainable Water Strategy
A new report highlights just how huge future water shortages will be; so what should the average business do to address water-related risks? Read More