Simple Steps To Reducing U.S. Emissions by a Billion Tons
In an effort to get households and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Garrison Institute have instituted an education campaign called Simple Steps.
Based on the report, “Simple and Inexpensive Actions Could Reduce Global Warming Emissions by One Billion Tons” (PDF), the education campaign is a blueprint for reducing [...]
AB InBev to Reduce Water Use 30%, Energy 10%
Anheuser-Busch InBev is putting in place a set of three-year goals for water conservation, recycling and energy use.
The effort, which is part of the brewing conglomerate’s Better World initiative, would have the company reduce its water use, as a proportion of production, by 30 percent (compared to 2007 levels), according to a press release.
AB InBev, [...]
AB InBev to Reduce Water Use 30%, Energy 10%
Anheuser-Busch InBev is putting in place a set of three-year goals for water conservation, recycling and energy use.
The effort, which is part of the brewing conglomerate’s Better World initiative, would have the company reduce its water use, as a proportion of production, by 30 percent (compared to 2007 levels), according to a press release.
AB InBev, [...]
NYU, Johns Hopkins Deliver Climate Action Plans to Slash GHG Emissions
Both the New York University (NYU) and the Johns Hopkins University have released climate action plans that set goals for reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and boosting their use of clean and renewable energy sources.
New York University has a comprehensive strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its overall sustainability as part of [...]
LEED Support Slips Again in Construction Industry
Nearly 93 percent of design and construction professionals continue to endorse green building despite the recession, according to a new green building survey. The survey also finds that support for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification slipped again in 2009, widening the gap between support for green construction [...]
Carlson Hotels Certifying Asia-Pacific Hotels to EarthCheck Status
Carlson Hotels plans to put the majority of its Asia-Pacific hotels through the EarthCheck certification program, according to a press release.
The EarthCheck program is run by EC3 Global, a certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators.
Carlson is not alone in its move to put an “environmental” stamp on its Asia-Pacific offerings. In late February, a [...]
Loblaw Launches Four Rooftop Solar Pilot Projects
As part of the company’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy, Loblaw has launched a rooftop solar pilot project at four stores in Ontario –Ajax, Orleans, Toronto and Whitby.
The Canadian food distributor has applied for more than 100 rooftop solar installations.
These applications have been approved by the Ontario Power Authority [...]
Wraps Taken Off All-electric Commercial Pickup/Delivery Van
Over the past year, Enova and Freightliner have been testing a 120 kilowatt all-electric drive system with several chassis platforms, but now they are ready to accelerate plans to serve corporate fleets.
The Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) truck just made its official debut at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show.
The vehicle, [...]
Start Tracking GHG Emissions in 60 Days
With some companies crunched for time in trying to comply with the EPA’s new greenhouse gas reporting initiative, which took effect Jan. 1, a software maker has come up with a platfrom that can help a company begin tracking its emissions within 60 days.
The GHG FastTrack program from Enviance is an Internet-based sofware, according to [...]
Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s to Cut Packaging Carbon Footprint 10% by 2012
Asda, Boots, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are some of the biggest UK retailers that have voluntarily agreed to reduce the carbon footprint of their grocery packaging by 10 percent by 2012, according to Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP). Cuts will be achieved through weight reduction, increased recycling rates, and higher recycled content.
In addition to packaging [...]
