Keep Brevard Beautiful Removes More Than 15 Tons of Debris During Annual Trash Bash

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 18:00

Remarkable results are pouring in from the Great American Cleanup events that are happening during Keep America Beautiful Month (April).

Avnet Success Story Video | The Story of Ubicquia

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 09:45

Are These 8 Smelters of High Concern Present in Your Supply Chain?

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 14:30

Companies that determine smelters of high concern exist or may exist in their supply chain can take action and still stay Dodd-Frank 1502 compliant by following these risk mitigation guidelines:

Shire Examines Packaging to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 13:00

In 2016, we worked with third party partner, The Carbon Trust, on a lifecycle assessment to recertify the product carbon footprints of three different bags of Flexbumin 25% [Albumin (Human)] sold in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia. From plasma collection, to manufacturing, distribution, and end-of-life, the assessment looked at the whole product lifecycle to understand where the biggest carbon impacts arose.

Now or Neverglades Clears Major Hurdle

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 09:00

As you probably know by now, Orvis has partnered with the Everglades Foundation to help save the amazing ecosystem of the Everglades, and we have asked our customers to help through a matching-grant program.

Green Star and Living Building Challenge Partner to Streamline Dual Certification

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 13:45

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the International Living Future Institute (IFLI) today released a new guidance document to streamline certification efforts for projects pursuing both Green Star and Living Building Challenge ratings.

This follows a commitment by the two organisations in 2016 to work collaboratively to promote the design, construction and operations of positive and restorative buildings in Australia.

Dr. Harry Poulos of Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company, Wins ASCE OPAL Award

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:00

Recognizing lifetime achievement in civil engineering and revolutionary geotechnical design methods

WIFIA: Long-Term Low-Cost Loans for Water Infrastructure

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 09:00

Helping to accelerate investments and bring the public and private sectors together to deliver critical water projects across the country

Bechtel Engineers a New Sustainability Agenda

Fri, 05/05/2017 - 10:05

GreenBiz editor in chief Joel Makower spoke with Tam Nguyen, the global head of sustainability for Bechtel. He lets us into the engineering firm's efforts around green infrastructure in the Philippines, the SDGs and building resilient communities.

Bechtel Innovation and Sustainability: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 09:15

Global stressors — from water scarcity to modern-day slavery — are reinventing traditional business models across heavy industries that support a more secure, sustainable future. As one of the largest engineering, procurement and construction companies in the world, Bechtel is uniquely positioned to be part of this transformation.