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New Sustainable Landscape Rating System Unveiled

The organizations behind the program are seeking pilot projects to test it.

November 9, 2009

Home2 Suites by Hilton Aims for Sustainability, Stewardship

The brand's green practices range from indigenous-only landscaping to finishes made of recycled materials.

November 6, 2009

Perkins+Will Calls Out Risky Chemicals

The new Precautionary List includes 25 chemicals considered harmful to health.

November 3, 2009

Call for Entries: Earth-Minded Awards

The submissions deadline has been extended to March 1st.

November 2, 2009

Sustainability Goes Online at Wilsonart

The new website aims to offer information about the green elements of the company's products, as well as its plans for the future.

November 2, 2009

Hilton New York Takes Additional Green Steps

Two years after installing a fuel cell power system, the hotel is now dissolving food waste with microorganisms and is using biodegradable keycards.

October 30, 2009

JW Marriott Starr Pass Goes Green

The Tucson, Arizona, resort features low-water landscaping and uses reclaimed water to irrigate the golf course.

October 28, 2009

Green Retrofits to Reach at Least 20 Percent by 2014

Eco-friendly renovations to existing buildings will represent a $10-$15 billion market, according to a new report from McGraw-Hill Construction.

October 26, 2009

Dunes Village Resort Given a Green Slate

The Myrtle Beach resort's certification from a local group is designed to improve the environment and increase visitor interest in the area.

October 26, 2009