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As a major consumer of single-use plastic, the construction industry could help to drastically reduce waste by using less and, instead, reusing and recycling more.
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The U.S. Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute net-zero programs certainly have many overlaps, but there are also key differences that are important to note.
by Kate Zeile
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Instead of wishful recycling, design and construction firms should starve bad suppliers.
by Sara Kingman
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Our most popular stories of 2019 covered everything from single use-plastic to the built environment.
by Holly Secon
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Plus, why Republican Bob Inglis, a former representative for South Carolina, has made it his mission to educate conservatives about the economics of climate change.
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And four value propositions that have incentivized companies and organizations such as NRDC, Etsy and Google to complete them.
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Tourism and energy and mining, oh my.
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If the green building ratings system doesn't mandate deep CO2 reductions, it will fail its most important test of leadership.
by Greg Kats
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Carlie Bullock-Jones, CEO of sustainability consulting firm Ecoworks, is transforming the arena sports world by asking big, 'What If' questions.
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Recent climate-related disasters are motivating the building community toward inclusion and more localized solutions more than ever.
by Elaine Hsieh
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Almost a year into his new role, Mahesh Ramanujam discusses building a new generation of climate leaders alongside greener communities and cities.
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Measuring the intangible value of two Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications in Washington, D.C.
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Certifications must go beyond incremental improvements meant to minimize climate change. Instead, architects and engineers should aspire to create blueprints that are socially, economically and environmentally 'regenerative.'
by Martin Brown
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On this week: Holmes Hummel on taking the energy revolution to the utilities of the heartland. Can the conservative case for climate action thwart the Trumpocalpse?
by Joel Makower
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The USGBC has at least nine green building rating systems. The CEO of the new arc platform explains what you need to know.
by Elaine Hsieh
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Why a leading LEED consulting firm is talking up the BREEAM — Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology— methodology.
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Green building construction accounts for 38 percent of new jobs in the so-called green economy and 33 percent of all construction jobs. Here's a look at why this boom is happening.
by Dan Probst
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Building leaders from around the world, and even James Cameron from Hollywood, gathered to push the needle on the built environment.
by Mike Hower
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Here's why a new open source database of 100 commonly used building materials could change your workplace.
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The U.S. Green Building Council has shown over the years that seeking profit and sustainability can be one and the same.
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With retailers from Crate and Barrel to Home Depot reevaluating their stance on toxic materials, the time is ripe to seek safer alternatives during the building process.
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Making a building perform better doesn't mean much without considering the health of the people inside.
by Tom Paladino
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A new metro area has risen to the top of the Energy Star efficiency rankings.
by Chris Potter