Sustainability


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EPA to Revamp Clean School Bus Program and Expand Fuel Options

The agency is seeking public input on gas, hydrogen, and biofuel options for school fleets while canceling the 2024 rebate funding round.

Warehouse Temporary Storage

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Temporary Storage and Warehousing

Temporary storage and warehousing offer convenience, but their hidden environmental costs include high energy use, land consumption, transportation emissions, and packaging waste.

Energy Efficient Facility Lights

Managing Energy Costs in Facilities

Small shifts in usage can have a big impact.

Green Construction

Why Construction Standards Must Catch Up to a Changing Climate

Many building and infrastructure codes still rely on historical climate data, even as storms, heat, and flooding intensify—creating growing risks for communities, economies, and resilience planning.

Pitcher Pouring Water

Water Quality Considerations When Moving to a New City

Differences in water sources, treatment methods, and infrastructure can affect household habits, conservation efforts, and long-term sustainability after a move.

Bathroom Faucets

CSU Dominguez Hills Improves Restroom Maintenance and Efficiency

Facilities leaders cite consistency, safety, and sustainability as drivers behind campus-wide plumbing standardization.

Smart Building with Energy

Energy Efficiency Tops Building Infrastructure Priorities, Siemens Study Finds

A 2025 Siemens study finds energy efficiency has become the leading infrastructure priority for organizations, driven by decarbonization goals, smart building investment and the push toward net-zero buildings.

Electric Transformer

Reducing the Environmental Risks of Power Transformers Through Modern Technology

Advances in transformer design, monitoring and materials are helping utilities reduce oil leaks, minimize environmental impact and improve the sustainability of power distribution systems.



Samotics Device

Southern Water Rolls Out AI System to Boost Reliability

Southern Water has entered a six-year, £7 million partnership with Samotics to roll out AI-driven condition monitoring across critical assets. The SAM4 electrical signature analysis system has already prevented dozens of pump failures, reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting environmental protection.

Green Building

Environmental Risks to Consider Before Relocating to Fast-Growing Cities

Rapidly expanding cities offer opportunity, but growth often brings hidden environmental challenges. Before relocating, evaluate water quality, waste management, air pollution, heat risks, and natural disasters to protect your long-term health and comfort.

Seagrass

Precision Engineering Helps Power World's First Underwater Seagrass Harvester

Accu, Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass have developed a towable underwater harvester designed to accelerate global seagrass restoration, using marine-grade fasteners capable of withstanding harsh ocean conditions.

Leak Manager App

New Upgrades Position Benchmark Gensuite for 2026 Refrigerant Compliance

Benchmark Gensuite has expanded its Refrigerant Leak Manager with automated leak-rate thresholds, updated refrigerant libraries, and integrated compliance workflows, positioning facilities for the stricter EPA refrigerant-management requirements taking effect in 2026.

List of Greenhouse Gases

EPA Proposal to End Greenhouse Gas Reporting Raises Safety and Compliance Concerns

Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Kevin Cramer are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to end key portions of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, citing risks to environmental transparency, compliance tracking, and workplace safety oversight.

EV Truck Charging

How Electric Trucks Are Changing the Future of Sustainable Logistics

The logistics industry is rapidly transitioning toward electric fleets as sustainability becomes a business imperative. Lower emissions, reduced fuel costs, and data-driven efficiency are redefining how companies move goods and manage long-term growth.

Electric School Bus Charging Port

Michigan Awards $35.9 Million to Expand Clean School Bus Fleet

The Michigan Department of Education and EGLE announced new grants supporting 23 school districts with funding for 97 electric and propane buses, pushing the state’s clean-fueled fleet close to 900 vehicles.

Sustainable Farming

First-Ever Agreement Expands Collaboration on Sustainable Farming and Environmental Protection

EPA Region 3 and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration on sustainable farming, environmental protection, regulatory programs, and water quality initiatives.

Sustainable Grid Technology

Sustainable Grids Are Powering a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy Future

Investments in modern grid technologies are driving decarbonization, protecting natural resources, and strengthening energy resilience against extreme weather.

Clean Energy Globe

How Tech Giants are Driving Sustainability through Green Investments

Major technology companies are reshaping global renewable energy markets by investing billions in clean power, driving innovation, and influencing suppliers to adopt more sustainable practices.

Tanker off and Oil and Gas Rig

PolyCera® Wins Contract for Offshore Produced Water Treatment with CNOOC

PolyCera® will deliver 10 produced water treatment units to CNOOC offshore platforms, using its Titan ultrafiltration membranes and resin adsorption technology to meet discharge standards and support sustainable oil and gas production.

Environmental Audit

Recycling Industry Steps Up Safety Through National Alliance

A two-year national initiative with the Recycled Materials Association will provide training, resources, and outreach to help recycling companies improve worker safety and reduce industry hazards.