The Cradle to Cradle certification system is being transferred from MBDC to a new California nonprofit organization, the Green Products Innovation Council. This change, and the development of a new Version 3 of the certification system, should help to …
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The U.S. Green Building Council has launched its LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, and registrations are open.
USGBC Launches LEED-ND Read More »
CertainTeed’s Sustainable Insulation fiberglass batt uses a formaldehyde-free, bio-based binder and retains the same performance characteristics as the company’s standard fiberglass insulation.
CertainTeed Introduces a Formaldehyde-Free Batt Insulation Read More »
A series of court decisions reveals the high costs of remediating corrosive Chinese drywall—and holds the manufacturers responsible.
Chinese Drywall Manufacturers Liable for Millions in Damages Read More »
A new DOE program tries to encourage more price competition on high-efficiency windows, but the purchasing program is anything but streamlined.
DOE Launches Website for Affordable, High-Efficiency Windows Read More »
After an embarrassing report pointed out flaws in the system, Energy Star is revamping its standards, certification processes, and image.
Energy Star Beefs Up Requirements and Enforcement Read More »
EPA has proposed two approaches to regulating coal ash not used in concrete or other materials.
EPA Proposes Disposal Rules for Coal Ash Read More »
Worldwide, the square footage of certified green building space will increase 780%, from approximately 6 billion square feet in 2010 to 53 billion square feet in 2020, predicts a new report from Pike Research.
Worldwide Green Building Area to Increase 780% in Ten Years, Says Study Read More »