Sustain Press Releases

Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, March 16

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Desperate to get your Cool Green Morning on? Don't worry-- we've got you covered: A Welsh company is turning old plastic into brand-new, affordable housing. (CleanTechnica) Renters get the opportunity to buy into solar power-- no landlord permis

The Tyee Eco Group''s Trade Complaint Targets US Wood Certifier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

"When you consider that only 10 per cent of the world's forests are certified, we have a long way to go," states a recent advertisement for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)."The good news is that there are a number of credible forest certif

The Tyee -- A five-part series on the future of "green" wood

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

The battle is fierce between more stringent outfits like the Forest Stewardship Council and the U.S. timber industry-backed Sustainable Forestry Initiative. What are the competing standards? Which approach is gaining traction? And at a moment when th

Green To Grow On An Obvious Conclusion

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

I was listening to a report recently that determined that, rather than trying to save the planet by purchasing green cleaners, organic food and other green products, consumers generally are motivated by health- theirs and their childrens. This is,

Durham, province at odds over growth

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Durham Region's brazen plans to allow 1,200 hectares of farmland in northeast Pickering to become a community for 30,000 people defy the goal of limiting urban sprawl, Ontario's municipal affairs ministry says.

Not Just for Irish: Green Drinks meetings unite local folks who share interest in environmental issues

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

When Robert Smith attends the local Green Drinks gatherings he's there to meet and greet like-minded folks, a community as he calls them.

Resourceful: Neill''s leadership skills are expected to serve him well as chairman of the City-County Utility Commission

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

What David Neill does well, say those who know him, is to immerse himself in any project he takes on and effectively lead by building a consensus.

Russia needs a greener plan for 2014 Winter Olympics, UN report states

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Russian authorities need to better assess the impact of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and tourism projects on the local ecosystem and put in place appropriate mitigation measures, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced in a rep

Golder in Chile Supports GEER Association

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

We are very proud to inform that Golder in Chile has joined the studies that GEER Association (Geo-engineering Extreme Events Reconnaissance - www.geerassociation.org) will perform in Chile regarding the earthquake that occurred on February 27th. GEE

Clark Pest Control gets environmental award

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Lodi-based Clark Pest Control is a recipient of the Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The award is given to organizations that develop and promote methods of pest control that reduc

Sarkozy blames negligence for storm havoc

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, France (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy blamed negligence and bad planning for the damage caused by storms which broke Atlantic sea walls last month, unleashing floods that killed more than 50 people.

BART train splits in two in Transbay Tube

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

A BART train split in two this morning as it was traveling west through the Transbay Tube, causing long delays through the morning commute. The nine-car train, bound for San Francisco International Airport from Pittsburg-Bay Point, was just east of S

Organization releases new green construction code

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

March 16 -- The International Code Council is out with a new green construction code to regulate new and existing buildings.

NYC Event: Eco Chic - Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion Exhibit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Julian Red and Righteous Fashion (L to R). Credit: Mikael Schultz, Swedish Institute; Swedish Institute Eco Chic - Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion, an exhibit featuring Swedish fashion designers who take an environmentally-friendly and ethical a

Rumble in the Lumberyard: FSC vs SFI

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

SFI certified clear cut; Steve Ringman, Seattle Times There is a major battle going on in the woods, in the courts and in the halls of the US Green Building Council, as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) tries to get LEED changed to accept th

Is California's New $5,000 Electric Car Rebate a Good Idea?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

511 Contra Costa Normally, we'd be 100% behind incentives designed to spur the development of cleaner technologies, and to help consumers make cleaner, more conscious buying decisions. Which is why, on the face of it, California's $5,000 rebate for

Greening Your Home

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

How lessons-learned from a state-of-the-art net-zero project can help us all reduce our impact Now that everyone is finally talking about green buildings, the question becomes Where do we need to go from here? The answer? Net-zero. Thats what a pa

Special release of the Green Tax Guide, 2009

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Green tax incentives at the federal and state levels are finally helping to convert our country to a green collar economy. In the wake of the recent Stimulus Package, and economic rescue legislation of 2008, several energy efficiency and renewable ta

Smarter Cities ~ Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Have you heard about NRDC’s Smarter Cities? “When thinking about the urban environment, more often than not problems come first to mind. Less commonly thought about is the potential presented by cities, potential to rethink and reshape t

US Green Building Council to Honor Hospitality Design Challenge Winners

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

USGBC, the Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have admirably joined together to sponsor the Sustainable Suite Design Competition. The goal of this hospitality design contest is to help drive gree

TED Talks: Architecture in the Future that Repairs Itself?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

This post contains additional media. Click here to view the full post. This short Technology and Entertainment Design Conference clip is by Rachel Armstrong who states : “Scientists need to work outside their own areas of expertise to make new

Dune Architect Transforms Desert Sand into Dwellings for the Green Wall Sahara Shelterbelt

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

This post contains additional media. Click here to view the full post. Above, creative architecture student Magnus Larsson shares his incredible idea to help settlers along the harsh Sahara desert. His proposed process of re-structuring sand is a bui

Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde in New Homes

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Being green means saving energy. However, being green also means staying healthy. A study released today indicates those two goals may be at odds with each other in new homes. Today the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a study of indo

Yurt Living: Book Review

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

Honestly, I researched small sustainable home building options for three years and was not sold on a yurt until I realized the fabric kits are the least expensive and fastest way to build a home. That was 2008 August. Architectural plans, finances, p

Worlds First Convention Center to Achieve LEED Platinum Rating

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:00 PST

No doubt the current Olympics has and continue to dazzle people with the drama (some outside of the venues) but somehow lost amongst the sports accomplishments remains the face that Vancouver touted this Olympics as the Greenest ever. It seems that C

Sustain Press Releases

Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, March 16

The Tyee Eco Group''s Trade Complaint Targets US Wood Certifier

The Tyee -- A five-part series on the future of "green" wood

Green To Grow On  An Obvious Conclusion

Durham, province at odds over growth

Not Just for Irish: Green Drinks meetings unite local folks who share interest in environmental issues

Resourceful: Neill''s leadership skills are expected to serve him well as chairman of the City-County Utility Commission

Russia needs a greener plan for 2014 Winter Olympics, UN report states

Golder in Chile Supports GEER Association

Clark Pest Control gets environmental award

Sarkozy blames negligence for storm havoc

BART train splits in two in Transbay Tube

Organization releases new green construction code

NYC Event: Eco Chic - Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion Exhibit

Rumble in the Lumberyard: FSC vs SFI

Is California's New $5,000 Electric Car Rebate a Good Idea?

Greening Your Home

Special release of the Green Tax Guide, 2009

Smarter Cities ~ Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council

US Green Building Council to Honor Hospitality Design Challenge Winners

TED Talks: Architecture in the Future that Repairs Itself?

Dune Architect Transforms Desert Sand into Dwellings for the Green Wall Sahara Shelterbelt

Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde in New Homes

Yurt Living: Book Review

Worlds First Convention Center to Achieve LEED Platinum Rating

Green To Grow On An Obvious Conclusion

Worlds First Convention Center to Achieve LEED Platinum Rating