The news and information in this section pertains to matters related to Green Building or the philosophy of design and construction for increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials,while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment.Coverage includes topics such as; design efficiency, materials innovation, LEED information and more.
The Office Depot Foundation is supporting relief and recovery efforts following the devastating EF-5 tornado in Oklahoma with immediate contributions...
Press Release Published: Apr 25, 2013 – 04:57 PM EST
LAS VEGAS, Apr. 25 /CSRwire/ - MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) properties have been awarded a new designation by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, that helps identify the most environmentally friendly hotels. Twelve MGM Resorts properties on the Las Vegas Strip were...
Press Release Published: Apr 23, 2013 – 10:24 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 23 /CSRwire/ - The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute today announced it has received a $500,000 grant from The Schmidt Family Foundation. The Institute administers the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Product Program to guide the design and manufacture of...
Press Release Published: Apr 22, 2013 – 08:00 AM EST
BAYPORT, Minn., Apr. 22 /CSRwire/ - Andersen Corporation announced today the publication of its Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) for 2012. Available online here, and in print by request, this report provides an update on long-term initiatives and continued innovation that drives the company's...
Press Release Published: Mar 27, 2013 – 12:00 PM EST
CHICAGO, Mar. 27 /CSRwire/ - The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is hosting the Green Building and Sustainability Strategies Training to offer sustainability professionals a comprehensive understanding of local and global green building certifications, trends, and practices. The training will be in...
Press Release Published: Feb 26, 2013 – 09:38 AM EST
BOSTON, Feb. 26 /CSRwire/ - Buildings are the number one source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - especially in cities. In Boston, they account for 74 percent of the city's carbon footprint. What if we could reduce this number dramatically, by building and...