Industry

May 2013

Friday Roundup: Portland's federal building reborn, Hillary at Greenbuild, straight talk on forestry

Published on May 31, 2013 Written by Jacob Kriss Posted in Industry

The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland. Credit: dog97209 via

Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:

After years of construction, Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building open and efficient, The Oregonian. The federal building in downtown Portland has undergone a...

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Cradle to Cradle Institute is betting $250K that you can innovate healthier products for the home

Published on May 31, 2013 Written by Stacy Glass Posted in Industry

More people worry about chemicals of concern in our environment than ever before, and it’s starting to change how manufacturers are thinking about building materials and products that enter our homes.
A significant portion of this pollution comes from the materials that make up our indoor environment: wall coverings, floor covering...

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Friday Roundup: Big Greenbuild News, Taking on Chemical Lobby, Kaiser's LEED Gold Hospital

Published on May 24, 2013 Written by Jacob Kriss Posted in Industry

Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:

Hanley Wood Acquires Greenbuild Conference & Expo, Trade Show News Network. USGBC’s new partnership with Hanley Wood for Greenbuild will help the world’s largest event...

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How to travel greener with TripAdvisor

Published on May 20, 2013 Written by Anonymous Posted in Industry

Many people are becoming more conscious about staying green while they travel.

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers a few easy tips for travelers who want to curb their carbon footprint, without sacrificing comfort, relaxation or fun!

Book a nonstop flight. The fewer planes you need to...

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