Known for its avid support of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the region, NSTAR is now one of only three companies in Massachusetts to meet the rigorous standards of a LEED® Gold certification for existing buildings.
The waste electronics recycling industry is rapidly growing in Europe and this is mainly thanks to legislation; principally the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive complimented by the ROHS (Restriction On the use of certain Hazardous Substances) directive, which represent the most important driver in this market.
Stantec today announced that a new, 89,000-square-foot building under construction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard will feature energy-saving solar and wind-generated power as part of a renewable energy pilot program.
Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced that it has achieved volume pre-certification under the pilot Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Portfolio Program for its store prototype design - the retailer's master set of drawings - from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report "Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual."
At a gathering of international customers at its Pulse 2008 conference here, IBM today introduced a comprehensive strategy and a broad set of new capabilities to help businesses achieve their green goals.
The Premier healthcare alliance today received the 2008 "Champion for Change" award from Practice Greenhealth (PGH), formerly Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, for its leadership in helping alliance member hospitals and health systems promote environmentally friendly practices.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced its inclusion in an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) report that recognizes innovations in environmental efficiency that also benefit the bottom line. In "Innovations Review: Making Green the New Business as Usual," EDF acknowledged Sun's Open Work program, which utilizes innovative technologies, collaboration tools and support so that employees can work anywhere, anytime.
Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County is the first state park in Pennsylvania to purchase an environmentally friendly, propane-powered lawn mower; one of many initiatives at the park to conserve natural resources.
The National Restaurant Association today is launching "Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability," an initiative designed to support the nation's nearly one million restaurant and foodservice locations as they become more eco-friendly, at the Association's annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago.
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