Month: March 2012
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Can Dogs Reduce Employee Stress?
A Virginia Commonwealth University study posits that dogs in the workplace can reduce stress levels of the owner and make the job more satisfying for other employees as well. Is stress creeping into your facility or building? The solution could b…
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Is PV Truly Green? Hell, Yes, Report Says
As You Sow highlights solar’s best green practices in a new report, and says no matter how you slice it, the industry beats fossil fuels and nukes.
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Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Bags Do the Duty
A line of eco-friendly pet waste bags and products make it easier to clean up after Fido without contributing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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“Like TurboTax for LEED” – GSA Launches Building Portfolio Management System
Jeremy Cohen Manager, Public Sector Programs U.S. Green Building Council One of the nation’s largest public real estate organizations is launching a new building portfolio management system, designed to benchmark performance in sustainable buildin…
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Elevated Greenway Part Of Chicago Open Space Push
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveils a $290 million plan for new green spaces, including the 2.65-mile elevated Bloomingdale Trail.