Category: Green Building LEED News
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7 Green Ways to Ditch That Static Cling Without Resorting to Toxic Dryer Sheets
Looking for a more environmentally-friendly laundry routine, but can’t find a good way to reduce static cling without using dryer sheets? [caption id="attachment_326482" align="alignnone" width="500"] In need of a natural alternative to toxic dryer sheets? The following tips should do the trick. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] Separating oneself from these sheets, which are made with a…
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6 Goals a Worldwide Climate Change Agreement Should Achieve
By Jennifer Morgan The latest round of U.N. climate talks came to a close in Bonn, Germany last week, with negotiators agreeing to start drafting the international climate agreement set to be finalized in 2015. As negotiators look towards the next United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in June, they’re faced with a key question:…
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How to Drink a ‘Green’ Beer on St. Patrick’s Day
By Susan Bird Your St. Patty’s Day beer may be tinted an amusing and pretty shade of green this week, but have you ever considered how eco-friendly and sustainable your beloved brewskies really are? If you want to ensure you’re maintaining your environmentalist credentials while hoisting a few brews, keep these considerations in mind: Keg,…
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USGBC and Harvard present “Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership”
Published on: 17 Mar 2014 Feature image: At the U.S. Green Building Council, we are leading a global effort to cr…
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USGBC and Harvard present “Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership”
Published on: 17 Mar 2014 Feature image: At the U.S. Green Building Council, we are leading a global effort to create more sustainable world, and our impact extends well beyond buildings. We’re about protecting the enviro…