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International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
WELL Tip: How to Create WELL Documentation
As a project administrator or WELL team member, you may be wondering how to create WELL compliant documentation, what constitutes a high-quality document and how to communicate this information to other team members. To help you start the process, we’ve compiled everything you need to know on generating and submitting WELL documentation.
Health & Healthcare
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
“We Started As a Hungry Nation” but Trees on Farms Are Now Key
Interview with Secretary Chhabilendra Roul of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the powerhouse which coordinates research and education in 98 national institutes, 14 national research centres, including India’s Central Agroforestry Research Institute, and 73 agricultural universities.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
The Forest Is an Ally, Not an Enemy: Can Peruvian Farms Support Biodiversity?
Peru has more than 70 million hectares of tropical forests. However, between 2001 and 2016 the country lost more than 1.9 million hectares largely owing to expansion of agriculture, and the trend continues. Deforestation is responsible for 51% of Peru’s emissions of greenhouse gases.
Environment
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Beyond Selfies: African Youth Vow to Restore the Continent’s Landscapes
On 27-28 August, over 60 youth from a dozen African countries gathered at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). Aged 18-35, they ranged from students to farmers to leaders of NGOs, small start-ups and rural enterprises. But they shared one goal – getting “restoration ready”.
Environment
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Mongabay: Why Keep Africa’s Dryland Forests Alive?
About 10 years ago, the average millet farmer in Boromdougou village along the Niger River in Mali produced about 170 kilograms of cereals per hectare per season, according to Pierre Dembele, executive secretary of Malian NGO Sahel Eco. Lack of wind breakers, however, eventually led to heavy losses.
Environment
Subaru of America
Anchorage Daily News | Denali National Park Tackles Trash with Zero-Landfill Initiative
A push to send less waste to the local landfill is working, officials say. Since 2016, Denali National Park has partnered with Subaru in a "zero-landfill" initiative aimed at turning trash into recycling.
Environment
Subaru of America
VIDEO | Denali's Superintendents Celebrate the Zero-Landfill Initiative
In this video, Denali National Park superintendents discuss ways you can help reduce, reuse, recycle, and support the park's Zero-Landfill Initiative.
Environment
Mohawk Industries
Meet Sunweave, Living Product Woven Sustainable Carpeting That Evokes the Sun’s Natural Patterning
Sunweave is a Living Product Challenge Petal certified woven broadloom carpet collection that merges the time-honored craft of woven construction with today’s desire for artisanal materials, authenticity and warmth in contract spaces. Inspired by women weavers of indigenous cultures around the world, Sunweave evokes the natural patterns found in baskets, blankets and textiles realized in its biophilic design.
Energy & Infrastructure
Mohawk Industries
VIDEO | Mohawk Group: 2018 Chicago Showroom Tour
Interior Design editor-in-chief Cindy Allen chats with Jackie Dettmar and George Bandy Jr. about Mohawk Group's new Living Product Challenge certified introductions, including the Nutopia carpet plank collection, which is inspired by the idea of “urban fabric.”
Energy & Infrastructure
UPS
Making the Luxury Experience Sustainable
The issues of urban access, congestion and pollution affect us all – even retail luxury brands. Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), for example, is changing its business model to meet two of the 21st century’s greatest challenges: e-commerce and urbanization.
Energy & Infrastructure

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