Green Gains: Where Sustainable Design Stands Now

What does it mean for a building to be green? Answers to questions that facility executives are still asking. By David Kozlowski Read More

Whole Foods Becomes First Certified Organic Grocer in U.S.

Whole Foods Market has announced that it is the first national grocer to have its retail operations designated as "Certified Organic" by Quality Assurance International. Read More

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Role of Voluntary Programs

The why’s and how's of establishing voluntary emissions-reduction programs. Read More

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Energy Efficiency Opportunities: Big Box Retail and Supermarkets

Outlines ways that 'big box' retail stores and supermarkets can reduce their energy bills. Read More

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ISO Ad Hoc Group on Climate Change: The State of Play

Concise report on applying ISO standards to programs that address climate change. Read More

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ClimateBiz 101

A brief summary of the scientific and political backdrop against which the field of climate management is taking shape, as well as an introduction to the structure and content of ClimateBiz. Read More

Japanese Eco-Design May Help Businesses Meet New EU Standards

Japanese companies are making strides in eco-design, recycling, and lead-free soldering technologies -– and could help European businesses cope with tighter EU legislation on products and waste. Read More

Chiquita Reaps Better Bananas

During the past decade, Chiquita Brands International, the company that invented the banana industry, has been gradually reinventing it, one bunch at a time. By Tensie Whelan Read More

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Standardizing Excellence: Working with Smaller Businesses to Implement Environmental Management Systems

This report summarizes existing tools and techniques to help smaller businesses implement environmental management systems. Read More

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IEMS Company Manual Template for Small Business

Easy-to-use template helps small and medium-size companies document internal environmental management systems; includes help with ISO 14001 procedures. Read More