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In the News

Gibson Guitar settlement strikes chord with wood companies
By Heather Clancy

The government's deal with the iconic supplier over Lacey Act violations heightens interest in sustainable forestry practices.

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Investment in green lodging remains strong, survey finds
By Glenn Hasek

More hotels have water-saving programs and completely smoke-free facilities, and almost half have or are working toward green certification.

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How big data drives intelligent transportation
By Greg Rucks and Alisha Kuzma

Intelligent transportation requires a system that is instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent.

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Breaking Down Silos to Reach Campus Diversion and Sustainability Goals


Educational institutions — like their corporate counterparts — often face barriers to achieve environmental goals and establish system-wide practices around materials management and procurement, to drive diversion goals. Should recycling and composting be “owned” by the sustainability director or the head of facilities? What are the roles of procurement, human resources, and other departments? Failure to break through organizational silos often undercuts ambitious goals and good intentions. These questions and more will be explored in a free one-hour webcast that includes real-world case studies. Register Here


Betting Big

The $31 billion startup: Q&A with Schneider Electric's Jeff Drees
By Derek Top

One of the global leaders in smart grid industrial hardware sees big data, software and collaboration as key to the company's future success

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New Corporate Sustainability Training from UVM 100% Online


The University of Vermont online introduces the new Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Innovation. Master critical in-demand sustainability skills and become an agent of change in your organization by maximizing your Triple Bottom Line. Implement the training and best-practices your organization needs to boost ROI and drive innovation. Lead the Change to Green with UVM!


Talking Trash

'Don't let waste go to waste': WM shifts approach
By Marc Gunther

While the company will still be taking solid waste to landfills, it's searching for more ways to keep it out of the ground....Read More



EU amps up e-waste collection rules for companies, consumers
By James Murray

The new directive is anticipated to have a huge impact on the e-waste recycling sector and will make it easier for firms to extract gold, silver, copper and rare metals....Read More

 

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One Great Idea

Smart energy hits home

Hi-tech innovator Pilgrim Beart talks about AlertMe, a platform he co-developed for UK residents interested in smart energy management at home....Read More

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