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The ROI of Sustainability
It's no secret that going green can boost a company's bottom line in more ways than one; now businesses are exploring all corners of the booming green economy. Read More
The Body Shop Taps Green Roots in Ad Campaign
The "Nature's way to beauty" campaign coincides with an expanded launch of a product line called "Wellbeing" that reportedly will be sold in 100 percent post-consumer recyclate (PCR) plastic bottles. Read More
Travelodge Cuts Ribbon on London Hotel Made from Shipping Containers
The 120-room Travelodge in Uxbridge, London, was crafted from 86 steel containers in the first hotel construction project of its kind in Europe. Read More
California Academy of Sciences Poised to Open New Green Quarters
The $488 million project to reconstruct and reinvent the facility has produced a showcase of green architecture and exhibits that strive to reflect a "sustainability message" in every facet, the academy's leadership team says. Read More
Clorox Told to Modify 'Green Works' Claims
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has told Clorox it should alter some of the claims about its Green Works cleaning products. Read More
Researchers Develop Recyclable, Sugarcane-Based Waterproof Coating
Biotechnologists in Australia have devised a way to make a waterproof coating for paper and boxes out of sugarcane waste. Read More
Water Conservation Tips: A 10-Step Approach for Your Business
Limited water supplies and constant population growth inspired the Long Beach Water Department to create this guide to help businesses conserve water. Read More
Sustainability for Manufacturers: Driving Profitability and Growth
Sustainability is an increasingly common theme in the business and trade press, at conferences, and in everyday conversation. This white paper encourages manufacturers to integrate sustainability into their corporate strategy to drive both profits and growth. Read More
What Facility Managers Need to Know About LEED Lighting Control Requirements
Lighting control can be a key component of LEED projects, particularly when retrofitting existing buildings, due to the ease of installation of solutions like occupancy sensors and lighting control panelboards that facilitate a schedule-based lighting control system. Read More
A Comparison of Carbon Calculators
This study examines the differences and similarities of 10 U.S. carbon calculators used to determine a consumer's carbon footprint. Read More