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

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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

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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

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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