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Sustainable Buildings Boosted by Lexan Polycarbonate Sheeting

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing portfolio of Lexan polycarbonate (PC) multiwall sheet products are contributing to the green building movement and are strengthening sustainable building designs by increasing energy conservation, improving working/living environments and promoting recycling

4 Jun 2009

Courses in Sustainable Design for Buildings Introduced by PPG

PPG Industries introduced three new American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education Services (AIA/CES) courses, including two that fulfill the AIA’s new sustainable design (SD) requirement

3 Jun 2009

Green Seal Environmental Certification for Window Maker, American Exteriors

American Exteriors, LLC was certified by Green Seal as an environmentally responsible manufacturer and distributor of vinyl replacement windows

3 Jun 2009

Green Design Award for Universal Fibers

For the second time this year, Universal Fibers is being recognized for its commitment to sustainability by being honored with an environmental award. Schein Media announces that ReFresh Fibers is a winner of the New York House magazine Innovative Green Design Award in the Flooring/Floor Coverings Category

3 Jun 2009

Materials Challenges for Clean Energy to be Focus of NIST Symposium

For the materials research community, all roads will lead to the headquarters of the National Institute of Standards and Technology during the week of June 21, 2009, when the agency hosts two major international meetings. First up is the Symposium on Materials Challenges for Clean Energy

3 Jun 2009

Symantec Releases Green IT Report

Symantec Corp today announced the findings of its 2009 Green IT Report, a follow up to the Green Data Center report released in late 2007

3 Jun 2009

Harvard "Green Bootcamp" Sets Officials on The Path To Energy Efficient Building Refits

Living Cities offers city and state officials an unprecedented opportunity to learn new strategies and share best practices on creating green jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through city-wide retrofitting

2 Jun 2009

Water Efficiency To Be The Focus of the Next Stage in Green Building

Over the next five years, water efficiency and conservation will become critical factors in green design, construction and product selection

2 Jun 2009

Installing Ceiling Insulation Now Easier For Australians

Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced a new streamlined process and new guidelines to make it even easier for 2.9 million Australians to install ceiling insulation in their home

2 Jun 2009

People From Around the World Unite to Combat Climate Change on World Environment Day

People around the world will unite for the planet on 5 June for World Environment Day 2009, with a strong call for environmental action just six months before the crucial United Nations climate change talks in Copenhagen

2 Jun 2009