Sustainability


2011 World Environment Center Gold Medal Goes to Nestlé S.A.

The jury found that Nestlé’s environmental practices have been guided over the long-term by its “Creating Shared Value” approach to business

Would You Support a Climate Tax on Meat, Milk to Reduce Greenhouse Gases?

The researchers show that reduced meat, milk and egg consumption has two effects: a direct one which means significantly lower emissions of methane and nitrous oxide and an indirect one through land being made available which can be used for bioenergy cultivation.

Artist rendering of organic waste anaerobic digestion facility

W2E Now Permitted for Organic Waste Facility in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has granted W2E a solid waste permit for its planned anaerobic digestion facility in Columbia.

EDF, Ernst & Young to Pilot Green Ops for Private Equity

The program will assess environmental opportunities across participating private equity firms' portfolios and suggest strategies to capture value.

California Apprenticeship Council to Require Green Technology Training

Some changes to the new training criteria that trades in California have made include plumbers adding geothermal and hydroponic solar water systems to their core training skills and electricians incorporating energy-efficient systems.

ASTM Sponsors Workshop on E60 Standards for Cement and Concrete

ASTM's sustainability committee has adopted standards that may impact cement and concrete-based building materials.

Maquire daisy

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Is Delisting Maguire Daisy

Over the last 25 years, federal agencies have worked to bring the plant's population from seven to 163,000.

Recycling managers should lend a hand to streamline office printing systems.

Case Study: Greening the Print Infrastructure for a Large, Regional Bank

BMI+ImageNet helped the bank adopt a reduce, reuse, and recycle attitude in its print environment.



Dwayne Richard and Tom Diehl

New Orleans Drainage Station Wins Oldest Pump Contest

Gardner Denver Nash found other long-lived pumps in a Florida water district and at pump and paper mills.

Family Farm Operation Contracts with SW&R for Recycling

Southern Waste & Recycling will provide recycling services for the offices and processing plants of Fieldale Farms in Georgia.

Most Americans Don't Use, Recycle, or Want the White Pages

New survey findings are released; WhitePages and its Ban The Phone Book initiative announces $10,000 research grant to examine the environmental and economic impact of printing, distributing and disposing of the phone book.

Book: Recycling Everything is the Key to Saving the Earth

Recycling all the materials we use is the key to saving the Earth and humans from an apocalyptic future, according to a new book by scientists at the University of East Anglia.

National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory

EPA Brings Hydraulic Hybrid Tech to Chrysler Minivan Project

Using technology developed at EPA's Ann Arbor, Mich., lab, the partners will design a vehicle that is expected to have improved fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Judge Remands Two Issues on Plant Washington's Permit

POWER4Georgians will need to provide more data and analysis on particulate matter and carbon monoxide emissions.

food waste recycling

Waste Management Is Adding Organics Composting near Florida Landfill

The facility will process clean demolition wood, food and yard waste from South Florida residents and businesses to create organic compost products.

New Farming Method Reduces Greenhouse Gases, Increases Farm Yields

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found methods to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also increasing corn grain production.

Status of the World report takes a look at African agricultural innovations. Photo by Bernard Pollack.

Worldwatch Says Innovation Is Key to Nourishing the Hungry

The Institute's State of the World report provides a roadmap for food security and agricultural investment, noting benefits for the planet on the way.

EPA Halts Mining Waste Disposal in Appalachian Waters at Proposed Mine

EPA will use its authority under the Clean Water Act to halt the proposed disposal of mining waste in streams at the Mingo-Logan Coal Company’s Spruce No. 1 coal mine.

USGBC Names 100K House as Project of the Year

The U.S. Green Building Council presented awards for multi- and single-family home projects, production builders, affordable housing projects and developments, and an overall commitment to LEED for Homes.

Arthur D. Little Offers Sustainability Handbook

The free document hopes to clarify what practical actions businesses should be taking.