Where Even the Mighty Falter: Integrating Sustainability
We all know and understand the importance and significant impact sustainability has on businesses and communities. But do we truly understand its potential? In order for companies to reap the ultimate...
View ArticleThe Bioeconomy Blueprint Panel
April 26, 2012 discussion of the Obama Administration’s Bioeconomy Blueprint by a panel of four academic and industry representatives, moderated by Bonnie Bassler, Princeton University.
View ArticleChanging Attitudes about Waterways in Post-Irene Vermont
In the immediate aftermath of last summer’s Hurricane Irene, an anecdote made the rounds featuring Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. According to the story, Governor Shumlin was looking on as a road crew...
View ArticleSchneider Electric’s New EVlink DC Quick Charger Cuts EV Charging Time
Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has announced the US availability of its new EVlink DC Quick Charger for electric vehicles (EVs). The EVlink DC Quick Charger is part of Schneider...
View ArticleGAO Report Finds Feds Not Always Managing Own E-Waste Responsibly
A report, “Electronic Waste: Actions Needed to Provide Assurance That Used Federal Electronics Are Disposed of in an Environmentally Responsible Manner,” released in March from the Government...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: EPEAT Registry, ASHRAE 100-2006, UL, WWF
The EPEAT global environmental rating system for electronics announced that four certification and testing organizations – DEKRA, Intertek, UL Environment and VDE – will provide manufacturer support...
View ArticleSupermarket’s On-Site Harvester Turns Food Waste Into Fertilizer
PCC Natural Markets, the nation’s largest member-owned grocery retailer, has selected its Issaquah, Wash., store for its first on-site food scrap “harvester.” PCC is undertaking the pilot project in...
View ArticleKohl’s Sustainability Report: CO2 Emissions Rise 2.8%
Total CO2 emissions at department store chain Kohl’s rose 2.8 percent from 2010 to 2011, while the company’s sales rose by 2.25 percent, according to the company’s 2011 corporate sustainability report....
View ArticleAASHE Sustainability Review: Green-Job Training ‘Skyrocketed’ in 2011
Nearly 60 percent of all new higher-education programs or training opportunities in 2011 focused on renewable energy and green careers, with $543 million recorded toward the effort, according to the...
View ArticleGE Joins EPA’s WasteWise, SmartWay Initiatives
GE Appliances has partnered with the EPA in the agency’s WasteWise and SmartWay programs, pledging to reduce landfill waste and emissions. Already an Energy Star and Responsible Appliance Disposal...
View ArticleHonestBuildings.com Releases Info on 250,000 NYC Buildings
HonestBuildings.com has released information for more than 250,000 commercial and mixed-use buildings in New York City, representing more than 4 billion square feet. The free web service, which CEO...
View ArticleElectronics Giants Threaten to Abandon Energy Star
Major electronics manufacturers may drop out of Energy Star because of the EPA’s third-party testing requirements, according to a report by Bloomberg Businessweek. The Consumer Electronics Association,...
View ArticleEnvironmental March Madness Tournament: RIT Profile & Q&A
As part of our sponsorship of Enviance’s first-ever Environmental March Madness Tournament for environmental studies, Environmental Leader is publishing Enviance-penned profiles of the winning schools...
View Article2012 Ceres Conference – Mindy Lubber Interview
Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, in an interview conducted at the 2012 Ceres Conference by 3BL Media.
View ArticleContract Wins: Q.Cells’ PV on Ikea, Turboden ORC at Heathrow, EnerNOC in SF
IKEA has ordered 7MW of Q.Cells’ solar modules. The retailer will install Q.Cells’ CIGS thin-film modules on the rooftop of its main warehouse in the northern Italian town of Piacenza within the coming...
View ArticlePolicy & Enforcement Briefing: California-Quebec ETS, Energy Efficiency,...
The California Air Resources Board released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to the carbon market in Quebec. The proposal, which has a 45-day public comment period, includes...
View ArticleCoca Cola Enterprises Sustainability Report: Carbon Emissions Down 8.5%
Coca Cola Enterprises decreased its carbon footprint by 8.5 percent from 2010 to 2011, while increasing production volume by 3.5 percent, according to the company’s 2011 corporate responsibility and...
View ArticleLux Research: Lightweighting Provides ‘Vast Swath of Saving Opportunity’ for...
Lightweighting can save the transportation sector a lot of money – in aviation, a 1-lb. reduction is worth a $100 to $300 premium, for example – but each material has its own challenges, according to a...
View ArticleFrito-Lay Expands EV Fleet, Adds CNG Trucks
Frito-Lay will purchase 100 all-electric trucks in 2012, bringing its electric fleet to more than 280, and will deploy compressed natural gas vehicles in the coming months. The electric trucks,...
View ArticleExcessive Water Use ‘Threatening Business in Major Economies’
Unsustainable water use is threatening agriculture, other business and populations in China, India and the US, according to a study by risk analysis company Maplecroft. The Water Stress Index...
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