Tag: carbon footprint
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Helping colleges cut down on carb(on)
Growing numbers of businesses and individuals are now taking significant steps to become leaner and greener by reducing their carbon…
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Colleges are rebuilding, and they’re doing it green
Going green is no longer a novel idea on college campuses nationwide, it has become a necessity. One school, the…
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Department of Education to award Green Ribbons
As sustainability becomes more important, schools have begun to take the notion of ‘going green’ more seriously. Not only does…
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Royal Caribbean commits to sustainability
When you think of cruises, you think of beautiful waters, fresh air and exotic destinations. But what people don’t tend…
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Should the United Nations Human Development Index include sustainability?
The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) rankings were released recently. Each all-purpose HDI score is intended to represent a…
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World hotel chains join to deliver standards on carbon footprints
If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, then you’re probably familiar with this placard: “Hotels around the world use millions…
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South Africa kicks green initiatives into high gear
While the World Cup is incredibly popular throughout the world, the sheer scope of the games means serious implications for…