When a company office needs a refresh, surplus items typically follow a straight line journey: out the door toward the landfill. Yet, much of this furniture and equipment could have a second life ...

The International Code Council (ICC), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), and ASHRAE are ...

Three key federal agencies—General Services Administration, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy—are reexamining green building standards for the government. At issue is which of three ...

ISO 14064 is an independent and voluntary Green House Gas (GHG) accounting standard that consists of three parts. Part I (14064-1) details requirements for entity level GHG inventories. Part II (14064 ...

Tons of office furniture ends up in landfills, and it's getting worse as workplaces go remote. Companies like Green Standards and Reseat sell, recycle, or donate the unwanted furniture instead. Green ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. The United States has a unique opportunity to catalyze market demand for green technology and services. The U.S. government spends more than ...

The Situation: On October 5, 2023, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted the European Green Bond Regulation ("EuGB Regulation"), establishing a voluntary harmonized ...

Pilot program benefits about 100 Michigan-based community organizations, with a focus on Detroit. Detroit’s Cody High School among first to participate with furniture and three-room makeover. The ...

TORONTO — Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, according to a report from city staff, despite concerns those powers could be ...