Working WELL, Being WELL Event at HOK’s New York Office

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:45

HOK has been completely dedicated to sustainable design over the last 30 years, and it’s at the very core of our ethos,” said Carl Galioto, HOK’s president and managing principal of the New York office. “We believe that the next step beyond sustainability is fundamentally what’s at the root of all this—the human experience and human health.”

WELL Tip: A Guide to WELL Consulting

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 09:40

If you’re a WELL AP or want to know more about the integral role WELL consultants play throughout the WELL Certification process, check out our guide to WELL consulting.

Two Ecotone Publishing Books Named Winners in Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 16:15

Costa Cruises Presents the New Edition of the Sustainability Report

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 16:00

Costa Cruises publishes the new edition of the Sustainability Report “Sea You Tomorrow – Rotta verso il futuro [On course for the future]”, available to download at www.costacrociere.it/sostenibilita.

Smart Metering Enables Smarter Utility Management

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 10:00

Among the most notable findings from this year’s Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report is the velocity of planning throughout the industry for implementing more advanced operational technologies, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and enterprise asset management. More than 30 percent of utilities have indicated plans to implement these technologies, indicating the industry’s evolution and response to perennial issues of tightening budgets, rising costs and providing enhanced customer service.

CBRE Green Conversations: Sustainability in Property Management

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 09:05

As part of a new interview series, Green Conversations, we will be exploring the role of green initiatives in real estate.

Green Houses for Sapphire Distillery

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 10:35

From Cuba to Hampshire, Bacardí has taken its environmental responsibility global. Its gin production process, based in England, is part of a strategic approach to design that reduces the company’s environmental impact.

Qualcomm Announced as NYC ePrix Title Partner

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:00

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. - the Official Founding & Technology Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship - has today been announced as the race title partner for round 9 and 10 of the 2016/17 season, acquiring the naming rights for the inaugural 2017 Qualcomm New York City ePrix.

High School Recycling Design Challenge Yields Innovative Results For Subaru and Grand Teton National Park’s Zero Landfill Project

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 12:15

Student designers are helping to inspire recycling in Grand Teton National Park thanks to a visionary program titled, Building STEAM. This program is led by Jackson Hole Public Art in partnership with Grand Teton National Park and Teton County School District, and funded by Subaru of America, Inc. as part of its Zero Landfill Initiative. Through this initiative, Subaru shares its knowledge of zero landfill practices with the national parks and works towards a goal of significantly reducing waste going into landfills.

Dow Launches Grant Program to Increase Plastics Recycling

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:15

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today it has teamed up with national nonprofit, Keep America Beautiful, to award two $50,000 grants for organizations to establish Hefty® EnergyBag™ programs in their communities. The program is an innovative approach to diverting traditionally non-recycled plastics – like chip bags and juice pouches – from landfills and converting the materials into valuable energy sources.