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In a new list of energy-efficienct and cost-saving computers, Apple Computer dominates the competition in laptops and desktops; HP, Fujitsu and Apple (again) ranked lowest for energy efficiency in those categories. Read More

There is a resuscitated movement to judge our built work by the wider ecological context into which it is put. To optimize its beneficial effect rather than maximize its financial profit (or simply minimize its environmental harm). Optimizing our resources and decisions within the limits of our natural world is not merely wise or clever or noble; it's a requirement for our survival.   Read More

To create a world that works for all, we need to change the language we use to frame our mindset. Language has real power. It communicates the concepts that shape thought, and we need to be vigilant about the terms we use. Read More

Forbes has ranked the 40 largest metro areas to determine the most, and least, toxic cities in the United States. Las Vegas and Sacramento rank among the cleanest, while Atlanta and Detroit were named the dirtiest.   Read More

StopWaste.org has awarded 12 Alameda County, Calif., businesses for their achievements in recycling, making less waste and operational efficiency. Among the companies awarded are Costco, Bayer HealthCare, Boston Scientific, Lucky Supermarkets and the U.S. Postal Service.   Read More

The 330 office buildings in Jones Lang LaSalle's U.S. property management portfolio are now enrolled in the Energy Star program to benchmark and manage energy efficiency, the commercial real estate services firm said. Read More

"Finding the business case" is the holy grail of corporate sustainability professionals, who've sought to demonstrate the commercial benefits of social and environmental initiatives for years. Why is it so hard? Part 1 of this three-part post looks at ways to make the job easier.   Read More

At the second annual Biomimicry Conference in San Diego, attendees learned about electronic displays that mimic butterflies to save energy, carpeting tiles inspired by forest floors in order to be easily swappable, and a range of products that move water and air efficiently by copying natural spirals. Read More

When La Quinta Inn & Suites made recent renovations at five hotels, it chose to replace its carpet with Cradle to Cradle certified, 25 percent recycled content carpet from Shaw Hospitality Group, which allowed La Quinta to recycle its old carpet through Shaw's carpet reclamation program for free. Read More

Stakeholder engagement is a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of sustainability efforts. Advice on forging stakeholder relationships and how to make the most of the social media were among the hottest topics at the recent Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement conference. Read More