May 2008 |
| May 14 | | Dow, others honored for EH&S sustainability project |
| May 12 | | AIA report looks at three green building rating systems |
| May 12 | | EPA awards small businesses $1.6 million for green technologies |
| May 12 | | USGBC honors green building curricula |
| May 9 | | EPA lists top green power purchasers; Intel still at top |
| May 9 | | Green power leaders in government, communities listed by EPA |
| May 9 | | Pure Earth buys Nycon; has green reinforcing concrete fiber |
| May 7 | | Ivy League conference remains overall green power champion |
| May 7 | | Los Angeles approves aggressive green building law |
| May 7 | | NREL releases Top 10 utility green power rankings |
| May 7 | | Recycled precast concrete from Quick Crete meets LEED standards |
| May 2 | | AIA announces 2008 COTE green project winners |
| May 2 | | All Corsair power supply units receive 80 PLUS "green" certification |
April 2008 |
| Apr 30 | | EPA announces new green building strategy |
| Apr 30 | | "Vulcan" map shows greenhouse gas emissions across US |
| Apr 28 | | EPA annual report: greenhouse gases decreased 1.1% in 2006 |
| Apr 28 | | Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard is now FSC certified |
| Apr 28 | | Vestar Development commits to sustainable designs for its retail projects |
| Apr 25 | | Jones Lang LaSalle forms sustainability university for real estate professionals |
| Apr 25 | | Softchoice launches searchable online green IT product database |
| Apr 25 | | Study: Green data centers slowed by lack of industry standard |
| Apr 23 | | Gartner report: green computer efforts can save money quickly |
| Apr 23 | | Sustainability officers becoming common on campuses |
| Apr 21 | | AIA selects 10 communities to promote long-term sustainability |
| Apr 21 | | Allsteel wins $25,000 Santa Monica green building grant |
| Apr 18 | | Dell global HQ campus goes 100% green |
| Apr 18 | | IBM builds green data centers; waste heat will warm Swiss pool |
| Apr 16 | | Nationals start season in new green stadium; part of larger trend |
| Apr 14 | | Greenguard expands certification to computers, electronics |
| Apr 11 | | Office Depot's new Green line to include paper, light bulbs, cleaners |
| Apr 11 | | Travelers insurance to cover green rebuilding |
| Apr 7 | | CEC report: promote green buildings to slash North American CO2 emissions |
| Apr 7 | | Fulton wins first certification for sustainable business practices |
| Apr 4 | | Green Building Initiative, Energy Star partner for energy efficiency |
| Apr 4 | | NAIOP exhibits green office at sustainable solutions conference |
| Apr 4 | | Virginia, South Dakota recognize GBI's Green Globes eco-rating system |
| Apr 2 | | Data centers adopting green initiatives but wary of vendors' green claims |
March 2008 |
| Mar 31 | | Siemens offers Green Touchscreen to display and analyze energy use data |
| Mar 28 | | Keilhauer earns GREENGUARD certification for all lounge seating |
| Mar 28 | | Xerox offers guide to make sustainability succeed in a company |
| Mar 26 | | IT industry becoming greener but has a ways to go, says survey |
| Mar 24 | | Greenpeace, EREC site shows renewable energy project best practices |
| Mar 21 | | Green Canary, a new consulting firm, helps businesses with green strategies |
| Mar 19 | | Bentley Prince Street brings green technology to its carpet tile backing |
| Mar 19 | | E.ON first energy company to join UK Green Building Council |
| Mar 19 | | Green-e Climate certifies first carbon offset products |
| Mar 19 | | PeopleCube, Building Sustainability team on carbon footprint tracker |
| Mar 12 | | Cost, energy savings drive green tech movement, says PricewaterhouseCoopers study |
| Mar 12 | | UNEP reports emerging "green economy," advises energy efficiency |
| Mar 10 | | Popular Science names 50 greenest cities in US |
| Mar 10 | | Standard for high-performance green buildings almost a reality |
| Mar 5 | | Alliance to Save Energy recognizes CA students in Green Schools program |
| Mar 5 | | Lexington Insurance announces upgrades for green commercial construction |
February 2008 |
| Feb 29 | | Computerworld ranks top green IT companies |
| Feb 29 | | UK Green Building Council wants better sustainability measurements |
| Feb 27 | | AASHE chooses 91 colleges to test sustainability rating system |
| Feb 27 | | Arup engineers help create green roof on Calif. Academy of Sciences building |
| Feb 27 | | IBM to help Kalbe build green data center, consolidate other centers |
| Feb 27 | | Siemon launches online resource for "green" network cabling |
| Feb 25 | | Bretford furniture earns GREENGUARD IAQ certification |
| Feb 25 | | Tennant acquires Applied Sweepers, maker of Green Machines cleaning equipment |
| Feb 20 | | EPA calculator puts greenhouse gas reductions into everyday terms |
| Feb 20 | | Global 100 most sustainable corporations announced by Corporate Knights |
| Feb 18 | | Canon Canada offers new "green" calculator line |
| Feb 15 | | In survey, executives say energy efficiency is key to sustainability |
| Feb 11 | | EPA lists top federal, local government green power purchasers |
| Feb 11 | | EPEAT "green" computer standard raises energy efficiency |
| Feb 11 | | HP recycles 250 million pounds, including water bottles for ink cartridges |
| Feb 11 | | YKK AP's Thermashade wins cradle-to-cradle certification for sustainability |
| Feb 8 | | Green Electronics Council, Channel Intelligence promote "green" electronics |
| Feb 8 | | New York University tops EPA higher education green power list |
| Feb 6 | | Federal government increases commitment to purchase "green" electronics |
| Feb 4 | | Alcoa's Kawneer business launches sustainability campaign |
| Feb 4 | | Greenbiz.com report, State of Green Business, finds mixed results |
| Feb 4 | | Major electronic brands form new recycling company |
January 2008 |
| Jan 30 | | Ecolabelling.org promises to cut confusion from green label systems |
| Jan 30 | | Intel becomes largest purchaser of green power in the US |
| Jan 30 | | New association, Design Green Alliance, promotes sustainable furniture |
| Jan 28 | | GREENGUARD study says 'green' products can still cause IAQ problems |
| Jan 25 | | Pacific Building Care, Linc Mechanical to offer green real estate consulting |
| Jan 21 | | AIA National launches online Sustainability Resource Center |
| Jan 21 | | Clorox's new Green Works plant-based cleaning products are EPA certified |
| Jan 18 | | AIA launches 'Walk the Walk' campaign for green building design |
| Jan 18 | | Sustainable Buildings Industry Council announces Beyond Green winners |
| Jan 14 | | Archbishop Desmond Tutu to give keynote speech at Greenbuild |
| Jan 14 | | Tornado-damaged Greensburg, KS, first city to commit to LEED Platinum |
| Jan 11 | | EPA partners provide easy cell phone recycling |
| Jan 9 | | M/W International moveable wall company wins GREENGUARD certification |
| Jan 7 | | IBM software powers Evergreen/C-Lock greenhouse gas meter |
| Jan 4 | | Fujitsu offers "green" IT solutions |
| Jan 4 | | ISO, WRI, WBCSD partner on greenhouse gas standards |
| Jan 2 | | Intrinsic Landscaping offers single source for green roof projects |
December 2007 |
| Dec 31 | | UK Green Building Council says commercial buildings can be carbon-neutral |
| Dec 26 | | NYC plans 132 efficiency projects for greenhouse gas cuts |
| Dec 24 | | Genesys survey finds opportunities for greener workplaces over the holidays |
| Dec 21 | | EPA commends leading corporations for cutting greenhouse gases |
| Dec 17 | | AIA Report: Number of cities with green building programs has quadrupled |
| Dec 17 | | Kirksey issues green challenge and guidebook to reduce carbon footprint |
| Dec 17 | | SRI Report: green building materials gain popularity, boom expected |
| Dec 17 | | UK tax break will reward green fleets for UK companies |
| Dec 14 | | UPM's new 'green' building material withstands stiletto heels at Miami expo |
| Dec 12 | | Swedish Government first to require G3 sustainability reporting |
| Dec 12 | | USD, CoStar release analysis on green office buildings |
| Dec 10 | | Florida Tile is first tile maker to have products GREENGUARD certified |
| Dec 10 | | McKinsey report analyzes 250 options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
| Dec 7 | | USGBC and Green Guide for Health Care to work together |
| Dec 3 | | New study finds claims misleading in 99% of "green" products surveyed |
| Dec 3 | | Teknion attains GREENGUARD Children & Schools certification |
| Dec 3 | | USGBC opens public comment period for LEED for Healthcare |
November 2007 |
| Nov 30 | | Bentley Prince Street a partner in Green California Schools event |
| Nov 30 | | USGBC honors green building leaders |
| Nov 28 | | Chicago to "green" Sears Tower, Merchandise Mart |
| Nov 28 | | LA panel approves ambitious green building plan |
| Nov 28 | | New credentialing organization launched for green building professionals |
| Nov 28 | | USGBC launches two green Web sites, revamps its own |
| Nov 26 | | EPA awards sustainability grants to cities, universities |
| Nov 26 | | New site to help mechanical contractors go green |
| Nov 23 | | New report to help bring sustainable landscapes into mainstream |
| Nov 23 | | Nurture by Steelcase wins Cradle to Cradle sustainability certification |
| Nov 23 | | Software from Autodesk simplifies sustainable design for China project |
| Nov 19 | | EPA recognizes partners for reducing and recycling materials |
| Nov 19 | | Green Cleaning Network, Leonardo Academy launch climate initiatives |
| Nov 19 | | Shaw Industries wins Seal of Sustainability from Sustainable Business Institute |
| Nov 19 | | Storage Networking Industry Association initiative to focus on green storage |
| Nov 16 | | NREL to construct green research support facility |
| Nov 14 | | ARCADIS wins green construction projects in Maryland and Virginia |
| Nov 14 | | GE Real Estate says it will add sustainability to its investment criteria |
| Nov 14 | | IBM process recycles scrap silicon wafers for solar industry |
| Nov 12 | | Autodesk/AIA survey finds growing interest in green design |
| Nov 12 | | Siemens Building Technologies offers green building info on new Web page |
| Nov 9 | | BuildingGreen releases 2007 list of top green building products |
| Nov 9 | | Survey shows commercial real estate sector going green |
| Nov 9 | | Top 10 college, university green power purchasers named by EPA |
| Nov 7 | | EPA updates list of top 25 green power purchasers |
| Nov 7 | | Survey shows growing interest in green commercial real estate |
| Nov 5 | | EPA, Green Electronics Council recognize green electronics champions |
| Nov 5 | | Office Depot joins USGBC; to build LEED-certified store |
| Nov 5 | | Regency Centers launches formal green building program |
| Nov 2 | | JCPenney pilots green store |
| Nov 2 | | Office Depot offers nationwide tech recycling service |
October 2007 |
| Oct 31 | | Sun launches site for companies to calculate, compare greenhouse gas emissions |
| Oct 29 | | Green Technology Forum releases "Nanotechnology for Green Building" report |
| Oct 29 | | Nineteen KI products and systems earn Greenguard certification |
| Oct 29 | | USGBC introduces new LEED standards for existing buildings |
| Oct 26 | | ASLA releases report on its green roof's first-year performance |
| Oct 24 | | McMaster University goes green with JohnsonDiversey cleaning solutions |
| Oct 19 | | New guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas emissions published by WBCSD and WRI |
| Oct 15 | | NAIOP issues Green awards to two development companies |
| Oct 15 | | Report: green technology gives architects, developers edge in tough market |
| Oct 12 | | Report shows greening of office supply industry |
| Oct 12 | | SAM Group announces global sustainability leaders |
| Oct 10 | | ABM Janitorial Services enhances Green Care Program of eco-friendly cleaning |
| Oct 8 | | Waste reduction top sustainability concern for manufacturers, study says |
| Oct 8 | | Zero-emissions polar station launched to study climate change, sustainable construction |
| Oct 5 | | Sustainable Development Handbook available from iGreenBuild.com |
| Oct 3 | | December Ecobuild and AEC-ST conference to focus on sustainable construction |
| Oct 3 | | Retailers embracing green practices, according to new survey |
| Oct 3 | | Study touts green, small and local strategies for meeting energy demands |
| Oct 1 | | Ford of Europe offers lifecycle approach to sustainability |
| Oct 1 | | The Green Grid collaborates with DOE, expands in Europe |
September 2007 |
| Sep 28 | | Magazine ranks contractors based on volume of green work |
| Sep 26 | | Green Building Studio intros design tool for carbon-neutral buildings |
| Sep 24 | | Four KI desking systems earn GREENGUARD certification |
| Sep 24 | | Sony, Waste Management start e-waste recycling program |
| Sep 24 | | Thin computer maker Wyse Technology launches green computing campaign |
| Sep 21 | | Citi to build one of the greenest data centers worldwide in Frankfurt |
| Sep 19 | | ASU Biodesign Institute earns LEED platinum for green construction, design |
| Sep 19 | | Six Western states, two provinces set greenhouse gas goals |
| Sep 17 | | Survey shows perception of "green" construction costs higher than reality |
| Sep 14 | | AIA survey shows misconceptions about causes of greenhouse gas emissions |
| Sep 14 | | New GreenBits blog from ASHRAE provides building industry insights |
| Sep 7 | | Plastinum to open e-waste recycling plants in US |
| Sep 3 | | Whole Foods tops retail green power purchasers; Kohl's moves into 2nd |
August 2007 |
| Aug 31 | | Former president Clinton to deliver keynote speech at Greenbuild |
| Aug 31 | | National Green Chamber launched to promote environmentally friendly businesses |
| Aug 31 | | Pepsi remains at top of EPA green power buyers list |
| Aug 29 | | Air Force still tops US government green power usage list |
| Aug 29 | | Green cleaning award to recognize companies, educational institutions |
| Aug 27 | | USGBC adds a LEED point for using carbon neutral materials |
| Aug 17 | | CSU launches Web site on multi-campus sustainability projects |
| Aug 17 | | GreenWood to perform range of services for NutraSweet Augusta plant |
| Aug 17 | | Mullican hardwood flooring is verified sustainable |
| Aug 15 | | EnergyWatch utility company offering green energy services in NYC |
| Aug 15 | | Forest Stewardship Council seeks submissions for sustainable building award |
| Aug 13 | | Four countries forming sustainable building councils, reports WorldGBC |
| Aug 10 | | Sustainability reporting becoming standard practice |
| Aug 8 | | EPA and US business group to focus on sustainable development |
| Aug 6 | | Association of counties accepts AIA green challenge |
| Aug 6 | | Otis products selected for landmark 'green tower' in Brisbane |
| Aug 3 | | AIA wants "green" requirements in building codes |
| Aug 3 | | United Solar Ovonic, Advanced Green Technologies join forces on solar products |
July 2007 |
| Jul 30 | | Dalkia launches CarbonCare sustainable energy services solution |
| Jul 30 | | WD launches "green" hard drives to reduce energy use |
| Jul 27 | | CEOs say consumers still want quality, price in "green" products |
| Jul 25 | | EPA launches "green" e-mail newsletter |
| Jul 25 | | Greenpeace guide ranks top "green" electronics manufacturers |
| Jul 25 | | VFA offers assessment service to promote green sustainable building operations |
| Jul 23 | | Chrysler, Ford join partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions |
| Jul 23 | | Sustainability and humanity architecture awards go to high-rise building, solar updraft tower |
| Jul 20 | | BRE launches online database for "green" building products |
| Jul 20 | | USGBC welcomes 10,000th member company |
| Jul 16 | | Green building, sustainability embraced by healthcare industry, says McGraw-Hill survey |
| Jul 16 | | Presidents of global architects' associations call for global sustainability goals |
| Jul 13 | | AIA outreach, sustainability efforts receive awards of excellence |
| Jul 13 | | Survey shows UK Green Colleges taking lead in environmental action |
| Jul 9 | | Colleges nationwide join effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions |
| Jul 9 | | Online MakeMeSustainable provides tools for energy management |
| Jul 9 | | TCP, Inc. introduces compact fluorescent light bulb recycling program |
| Jul 9 | | USGBC to increase energy performance requirements within LEED |
| Jul 6 | | USGBC, partners to develop IAQ design guide |
| Jul 4 | | USGBC awards Takeda LEED Gold certification for new construction |
| Jul 4 | | Wilsonart solid surface products earn GREENGUARD certification |
| Jul 2 | | Beck Technology and FutureStone release "green" building information modeler |
| Jul 2 | | Wachovia financial centers to go "green" |
June 2007 |
| Jun 29 | | San Francisco achieves 69% recycling rate, adds solar power to recycling facility |
| Jun 29 | | University of Arkansas chooses LED lighting from Green Lighting Company |
| Jun 29 | | US Green Building Council commits $1 million to green building research |
| Jun 27 | | NeoCon'07: HON turns green with Nature Core, an "agri-fiber" panel substrate for workstations |
| Jun 27 | | Seventh GreenSpec Directory has more than 230 new green building products |
| Jun 25 | | GREENGUARD now listing anti-mold products on Web site |
| Jun 25 | | NeoCon'07: Jhane Barnes designs Jofco's first sustainable casegoods collection |
| Jun 22 | | Green construction highlighted in national survey of real estate professionals |
| Jun 22 | | NeoCon'07: Arconas launches X Series of contemporary solutions for waste, recycling bins |
| Jun 22 | | NIST software rates green, cost-effective building products |
| Jun 13 | | Over 30 states join climate registry to track greenhouse gas emissions |
| Jun 11 | | Carpet company Shaw's Anso nylon now contains post-consumer recycled fiber |
| Jun 11 | | Survey of green buying patterns analyzes paper use, cleaning products |
| Jun 6 | | GreenGuard campaign focuses on mold-resistant products |
| Jun 4 | | EPA wants "green" facilities for its meetings |
May 2007 |
| May 30 | | Illinois second state to require green cleaning in schools |
| May 30 | | New green building standard set to go mainstream |
| May 28 | | Three groups demand better recycling for compact fluorescent light bulbs |
| May 25 | | EPA lists top Fortune 500 Green Power Partner purchases |
| May 23 | | Staples starts nationwide office technology recycling program |
| May 18 | | Uniboard goes green with Nu Green urea-formaldehyde-free particleboard |
| May 16 | | EPA, partners promote "green infrastructure" solutions to water pollution |
| May 14 | | Healthcare construction trends include sustainability, infection prevention, says study |
| May 11 | | First data center joins US Green Building Council |
| May 9 | | CIBSE releases sustainability guide |
| May 9 | | Ivy League, NYU take top spots in green power purchasing |
| May 9 | | Local governments, organizations encouraging green building, says EERE |
| May 7 | | ImagePower Green Brands Survey shows surge in green attitudes and behaviors |
| May 4 | | PepsiCo shifts to 100 percent green power with record purchase |
| May 4 | | Retail complex in Syracuse reportedly will be world's largest green building |
| May 4 | | Siemens survey confirms corporate America 's green focus |
| May 2 | | EPA publishes national US greenhouse gas inventory |
| May 2 | | NYC Green Schools Guide establishes sustainability standards for public construction |
| May 2 | | USGBC report says PVC use should not hinder LEED certification |
April 2007 |
| Apr 27 | | Berkeley, Maryland students approve Green Initiative Funds |
| Apr 27 | | Green roof industry grows more than 25 percent in 2006, association says |
| Apr 25 | | AIA selects top ten green projects |
| Apr 25 | | NREL ranks leading utility green power programs |
| Apr 25 | | Sustainable office buildings have economic benefits, says GVA Grimley |
| Apr 20 | | AASHE guide helps campuses fund sustainability projects |
| Apr 20 | | Study of green roof results shows positive results |
| Apr 18 | | IFMA Foundation report shows how to incorporate sustainability into existing buildings |
| Apr 18 | | PlateSpin enhancements help companies create green data centers |
| Apr 18 | | USGBC introduces new LEED furniture emissions standard |
| Apr 16 | | EPA lauds corporate partners for cutting greenhouse gas emissions |
| Apr 13 | | JG Architectural offers wood flooring for green building |
| Apr 13 | | UNICCO GreenClean receives award lauding its environmental work |
| Apr 13 | | UN, industry, others partner for e-scrap recycling |
| Apr 11 | | AASHE releases annual review of sustainability in higher education |
| Apr 11 | | GEMI releases new sustainability metrics tool |
| Apr 11 | | ISSA publishes Green Cleaning for Dummies |
| Apr 11 | | Old toilets and urinals can be recycled, notes Waterless Co. |
| Apr 9 | | EU agrees to cut greenhouse emissions, boost clean energy by 2020 |
| Apr 9 | | UK employers slowly making progress in green workplaces says LRD report |
| Apr 6 | | Book on green homes offers advice for commercial properties too |
| Apr 4 | | TIME.com lists green search engine in top 10 sites |
| Apr 2 | | CHPS to recognize GREENGUARD product certification for schools |
| Apr 2 | | Education sector hottest market for green building, says McGraw-Hill Construction report |
| Apr 2 | | FORTUNE names "green giants" of big business |
March 2007 |
| Mar 30 | | Lawson helps companies manage green initiatives |
| Mar 30 | | USGBC purchases first tax-exempt "green bond" to finance "world's largest green building" |
| Mar 28 | | Guide can help businesses with sustainable purchasing |
| Mar 28 | | Toshiba expands computer recycling program, joins EPEAT |
| Mar 26 | | Marriott expands global green initiatives |
| Mar 26 | | Mattel joins World Environment Center to advance corporate sustainability |
| Mar 23 | | Colorado partnership recycles used cell phones |
| Mar 23 | | USGBC report: PVC not a healthy building material |
| Mar 21 | | Five western states agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions |
| Mar 21 | | Keep America Beautiful, Sprint Nextel partner to recycle wireless phones |
| Mar 21 | | SC Johnson offers Greenlist process to companies royalty-free |
| Mar 19 | | Europe votes for recycling over landfill and incineration |
| Mar 19 | | Kawneer architectural aluminum products used for "green" Heifer headquarters |
| Mar 19 | | New "Green Grid" consortium targets data center energy use |
| Mar 16 | | Environmental Law Institute publishes sustainability handbook |
| Mar 16 | | Green computer, electronics options available to hospitals through Premier agreements |
| Mar 14 | | ECO2 Plastics developing eco-friendly recycling plants in CA |
| Mar 14 | | GreenGrid roof system chosen for LEED-certified office building |
| Mar 12 | | Consultant predicts $30 billion green building market in 2007 |
| Mar 12 | | Sun Microsystems approved as Ceres company for sustainability |
| Mar 12 | | Ten companies targeted for lack of sustainability disclosure |
| Mar 7 | | Bank of America to direct $20 billion toward green economic growth |
| Mar 5 | | Portfolio 21 announces Top 10 green performers of 2006 |
| Mar 2 | | 100 colleges with largest endowments graded on green initiatives |
| Mar 2 | | BOMA launches green resource Web site for commercial real estate professionals |
| Mar 2 | | GEMI releases interactive sustainable development Web tool |
| Mar 2 | | Top 10 retail green energy users listed by EPA |
February 2007 |
| Feb 28 | | EPA releases top 10 college, university green power users |
| Feb 28 | | Top 10 federal green energy users honored by EPA |
| Feb 26 | | East Teak certified by FSC as being 100 percent recycled |
| Feb 26 | | New UK Green Building Council calls for improvements to built environment |
| Feb 21 | | GE, AES partner to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in US |
| Feb 19 | | Research shows incentives, leadership needed to motivate "green" practices at work |
| Feb 5 | | Autodesk, IES partner to enhance Revit software for building modeling to support sustainable design |
December 2006 |
| Dec 6 | | Survey finds custodial clients reluctant to go green |
November 2006 |
| Nov 15 | | EPA report shows continued increase in recycling |
August 2006 |
| Aug 28 | | HOK study shows that green designs are more profitable |
July 2006 |
| Jul 14 | | Green buildings going mainstream, says Harvard Business Review article |
June 2006 |
| Jun 16 | | Annual CARE report shows 224.6 million pounds of carpet recycled in 2005 |
