Environmental Conservation
Durable Refit Materials Can Reduce Buildings’ Carbon Footprint
Using durable construction materials in maintenance and renovation projects can lessen a building's the long-term carbon footprint, according to Texas A&M University research.
The research, by ...
Microsoft, Coke, Nestle Detail Climate Adaptation Plans
Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Levi's, Nestle and Starbucks are among a slew of multinational companies listed in an online database just launched by the U.N. that details ...
SC Johnson Lists Ingredients Online
Household cleaning products manufacturer SC Johnson is now listing the ingredients contained in its products and the roles they play in a newly-relaunched web site.
The ...
Chevys to Carry Ecologic Label
Chevrolet vehicles sold in the United States are to carry the Ecologic environmental label.
The labels will carry information on environmental aspects related to vehicle manufacturing ...
Report: Retrofits ‘More Green’ than New-Builds
Renovating old buildings is better for the environment than building new structures, according to a report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
According to ...
Annual Electric Efficiency Budgets Jump 25%
U.S. ratepayer-funded electric efficiency budgets increased from $5.4 billion in 2010 to $6.8 billion in 2011, according to a report by The Edison Foundation's Institute ...
Lufthansa to End Biofuel Trials, Blaming Low Supplies
Lufhansa is ending trials using biofuels to power flights, because it can't find reliable supplies, Reuters reports.
The final flight in the trial program will ...
ACEEE Report Sees Rapid Growth in Home Efficiency Programs
There has been a rapid growth in the number and budgets of natural gas energy efficiency programs for U.S. homes, according to a report by ...
Ford, Volkswagen Set Environmental Targets
Automaker Ford has committed to reducing its water usage per vehicle by 30 percent by 2015 against a 2009 baseline, while Volkswagen has announced that ...
Sustainability Driving Caviar Comeback
Caviar, due to the scarcity of the fish that produce it, was once the preserve of the super-wealthy, but sustainable practices are bringing the luxury ...
Network Rail, DB Schenker to Furnish Offices by Rail
U.K. rail infrastructure owner Network Rail is aiming to reduce the carbon emissions associated with a relocation of its national center by shipping all of ...
Dell, Goodwill Add 319 Recycling Locations
Electronics giant Dell and Goodwill Industries have announce that an additional 319 donation sites in the U.S. have joined the Dell Reconnect computer recycling program.
With ...
Revend Launches Light Bulb Recycling Vending Machine
U.K. corporation Revend Recycling Limited has launched a "reverse vending" recycling machine for the collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs and batteries. Ikea will be ...
Del Monte Taps Locus for Energy Management
Del Monte Foods has selected Locus Technologies' ePortal platform to provide an integrated system for monitoring and managing its energy use, water, and other sustainability efforts.
The ...
Renewables Briefing: NextEra, Google, South Carolina Electric & Gas, Boeing and SolarCity
A NextEra Energy Resources LLC wind farm in Oklahoma providing energy to Google is operational, according to McClatchy-Tribune Regional News.
The 100.8 MW Minco II Wind ...
LG to Halve Greenhouse Emissions
LG Electronics USA has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by the end of 2020, compared with a 2007 baseline.
To ...
Motorola, Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg Sign up to Windmade Label
Major global companies including Motorola Mobility, Deutsche Bank and Bloomberg have produced or have pledged to procure at least 25 percent of their operations’ power consumption ...
Recyclers Petition FTC Over Car Dealer Warranty Claims
Trade body the Automotive Recyclers Association has filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to keep a close eye on potentially unfair language ...
Schneider Inks Efficiency Contract with UNT Health Science Center
Schneider Electric has signed an $8.6 million contract extension to provide energy efficiency improvements to the the University of North Texas Health Science Center (pictured).
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Green Drive Saves Hilton $74m in Two Years
LightStay, the sustainability measurement system used by Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of 10 hotel brands, has saved the company more than $74 million since its ...
