Port waste includes waste from ships and ports, and is managed through reception facilities, waste-handling plans and fees The Port of LA is driving a zero-waste future — aiming for 95% landfill diversion by 2035 and 100% by 2050 via recycling, waste reduction & green policies On average, Los […] Click here to view original […]

Sustainability is no longer an afterthought in home design — it’s a business imperative. Today’s home buyers demand energy-efficient solutions that reduce both environmental impact and utility costs. For builders, this presents a significant opportunity. Those who embrace sustainability will future-proof their projects and stand out in a competitive […] Click here to view original

A solar farm in the Dominican Republic. (Image: Aldward Castillo /Unsplash) U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright attacked net-zero emission goals as “sinister” this week, but name-calling does not change the facts. Extreme weather events are happening more frequently as the global temperature rises, leading to a cascade of risks […] Click here to view original

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched its latest guidance on materials passports, reinforcing the drive towards circularity in the built environment. With construction and demolition responsible for 60% of the UK’s material use and waste generation, the sector faces a pivotal challenge: transitioning from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ […] Click here to view original

Image An array of solar panels at Trysting Tree. The Oregon State University Sustainability Office recently released its FY2024 greenhouse gas report(Link downloads document) , showing that the university reduced its total gross emissions statewide by 0.98% from the previous year. The university has reduced its per-square-foot emissions by […] Click here to view original

California lawmakers propose bills to regulate data center energy use and protect consumers from rate hikes. Data centers’ growing power demands raise concerns about costs, health impacts, and environmental effects. State-level regulations could have global impact as most data centers are located in the United States. Share California residents […] Click here to view original