Small and Medium Enterprises Adopt Sustainable Business Practices in Morocco

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 19:55

The World Environment Center (WEC) announced today the successful completion of a U.S. Department of State funded project to expand the sustainable development commitments of Moroccan businesses by Improving operating costs, reducing materials, energy and water consumptions, and minimizing solid waste, wastewater and e air emissions. WEC has partnered with the Casablanca-based firm RIO (Reduce-Invent-Optimize) to implement the local activities and provide advanced technical expertise for the project. The partnership is the fifth of its kind between the State Department and WEC which, together, span seven countries.

Swimming with Salmon

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:40

A marine biologist, career fish conservationist and avid swimmer, Mark Powell may as well have been born with fins.

They would have come in handy on his latest adventure. The Puget Sound program director of the Washington Environmental Council recently completed a 55-mile swim of the Green-Duwamish River.

Cutting Edge: Knives + Politics

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 18:00

Ingersoll Rand Marks Climate Commitment Achievement at White House HFC Reduction Roundtable

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 14:45

Ingersoll Rand announced at the White House HFC Reduction Roundtable, progress on its Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030.

Bar Chart: Self-Generated Electricity and Energy Use at Domtar's Pulp and Paper Mills

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 09:10

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Environmental Benefits of Reduced Emissions at Domtar's Wisconsin Mill

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 19:05

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Whirlpool Corporation's RENEWW House Turns Existing Home Into Sustainable Living Showcase (VIDEO)

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 17:30

Timberland's Global Sustainability Efforts

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 10:10

Last week, Timberland attended the We First 4th Annual Brand Leadership Summit in Los Angeles. Colleen Vien, sustainability director at Timberland was interviewed by Planet Experts founder and CEO David Booth Gardner, and the in-depth interview covered Timberland’s sustainability efforts on a global scale, including the brand’s commitment to community service, implementing environmental management and improving workers’ quality of life.

GM’s Clean-Streams Dream Team Adds Dealer to Roster

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 14:30

A Call For Climate Action In Paris

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:45