Army Releases List of Sites for Net Zero Program
Podcast: Green Behind Bars
Gardening, in some form or another, has always been around in jails. After all, every prison has had to feed their inmates somehow, according to James Jiler, author of the book Doing Time in the Garden.
San Mateo College Earns LEED Gold
Forestry Industry Sets Sustainability Goals
CHICAGO — In an effort to advance the industry’s sustainability efforts, the American Forest & Paper Association announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 initiative, a set of quantifiable goals for any major manufacturing industry in the United States.
Citi Joins Forces With Practice Greenhealth
NEW YORK — Citi, a full-service bank, and Practice Greenhealth, an organization helping healthcare institutions to implement sustainable, eco-friendly practices, announced a new pilot partnership effort to encourage renewable energy.
LEED for Healthcare Rating Unveiled
PHOENIX — The U.S. Green Building Council announced its latest green building rating system geared specifically for the healthcare industry.
Café Renovation Increases Efficiency
PHILADELPHIA — A café at the University of Pennsylvania’s business school recently received LEED Gold certification, a part of the design firm’s overall plan to increase the efficiency of the hall.
Joe’s Cafe, the Wharton School’s LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors project, is located in Steinberg Hall – Dietrich Hall, which houses administration, several academic department offices, Wharton faculty offices, conference rooms, and teaching spaces.
Eco-Friendly Empire State Suites
Fans Help Prevent Disease at Rwanda Clinic
In the northern mountainous region of Rwanda, a new health clinic faces a health concern common among African clinics: the spread of disease within the facility.