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Oxfam Emphasizes Importance of Investing in Sustainable Solutions to Eradicate Poverty and Hunger

Oxfam, an international agency, cautioned that the ‘New Alliance to Increase Food and Nutrition Security’ concentrates highly on the contribution of the private sector to address the major food insecurity issues in the developing countries.

21 May 2012

Volvo Trucks to Introduce 13-L Natural Gas Engine Featuring Westport HPDI Technology

Westport Innovations, a natural gas engine provider, revealed that Volvo Trucks has announced plans to introduce a 13-L heavy-duty natural gas engine that will feature Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology.

21 May 2012

Novus Promotes Adoption of SITES and LEED Concepts in New Construction

At a conference entitled, ‘LEED and SITES: Excellence through Design,’ hosted by Novus International, Thad Simons, Novus’ President and Chief Executive Officer, and other industry experts have supported landscape architects and developers to implement LEED and SITES concepts in the planning and development of new construction.

21 May 2012

City Roof-Top Gardens For Sustainable Shopping

The new rooftop garden on the Rouses Market in downtown New Orleans doesn't look like your typical herb garden; but this isn't your typical grocery store. Parsley, basil and cilantro are among the herbs the company is growing to package and sell on the building's ground floor.

18 May 2012

Granite To Help Develop Sustainability Rating System

Granite Construction Incorporated recently joined the Sustainability Infrastructure Advisory Board (SIAB) at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) to help develop and promote a rating system to measure the sustainability of infrastructure projects nationwide.

16 May 2012

Active House USA Prototype in Colorado Integrates Best Green Building Practices

Active House USA, a customized sustainable home is being constructed in Webster Groves, Colorado, by integrating the best green home building practices of the United States and Europe.

16 May 2012

Boxman Studios, Action Marketing Launch Eco-Friendly Tour to Promote New Ford Focus Electric

Boxman Studios, a brand specialist which uses modified shipping containers for immersive branding, has joined hands with Action Marketing, an innovative agency based in Boulder, Colorado, to commence the Ford "Go Further" Tour this week.

16 May 2012

JRC Releases Guide to Assess Environmental Impacts of Products and Services

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released a practical guide for developing green products and services. The new report provides the method to assess the impact of services and products on the environment.

16 May 2012

Ruin the World or Save our Planet? You Decide With Game Change Rio

How does it feel to save the world, or ruin the planet? Now you can find out, with the release this week of Game Change Rio, a sophisticated Facebook-based game that allow people to engage with the sustainability issues of the day.

15 May 2012

Clean Propane Buses Help Davidson County Save Fuel Costs and Improve Air Quality

By running 10 propane autogas-powered buses for its fleet service, Davidson County Transportation is able to save thousands of dollars in fuel costs, while enhancing the air quality of the community.

15 May 2012