Sustainability


Texas Lawmakers OK High Efficiency Toilet Bill

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish performance standards for plumbing in the state, including low-flow toilets.

Hydro Introduces Stormbloc to North America

Stormbloc, a device that manages excessive stormwater discharge, is now available in North America.

Calif. American Water Speeds up Meter Retrofits

California American Water is planning to install water meters for its flat rate customers in an effort to reduce water consumption during the state's prolonged drought.

Part I: The Green Campus

If you're at a school where the only green action you're seeing is the annual seeding of the commons, don't despair. In the world of higher education, even the most ambitious sustainability plans often begin with tiny steps taken by individual departments.

From the Top: Q&A with Ian Barbour

Dow Water & Process Solutions' general manager, Ian Barbour, explains how his business serves the industrial and municipal water treatment industry.

Penn State's Logan Wins National Research Award

Bruce Logan is recognized for his work in transforming organic material in wastewater into water and energy.



It's Summertime and the Livin' Ain't Easy

Tips for cutting costs and energy use.

U.K. Expert: U.S. Not Losing Nuclear Power 'Race'

University professors says lobbyists and utility company officials have their facts wrong about what is going on in Europe.

Portfolio-based Tech Investments a Wiser Choice

Lux Research says no emerging technology provides blanket protection against the multitude of suspected pollutants.

Aircraft Recycling Event Focuses on Economics

Baltimore will host the symposium on Sept. 29-30.

Bentley Software Extends Efficiency to Water, Gas

Expert Designer V8i now works with water, gas, and communications infrastructure.

IBM Joins Group Wanting Smart Water Grid

IBM and the Water Innovations Alliance Foundation want to develop common platforms, standards, and nomenclature for water-related information technologies.

British Columbia Gives Hot Water a Solar Boost

The government of Canada is investing $400,000 in the program.