The biggest take away from Greenbuild was that after 15 years of LEED, the green building rating system is still flourishing. And after 12 years of Greenbuilds, the conference is thriving. 2013 was simply more of the same and that made attendees very happy!… Continue Reading
Last night Will County, Illinois officials held a public meeting seeking input on incentivizing "sustainable and green features" through the voluntary use of the International Green Construction Code. But, many believe environmental protection is far too important than to leave to the government.… Continue Reading
EPA has withdrawn the new ASTM E1527-13 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process as satisfying the requirements for conducting all appropriate inquiries.… Continue Reading
USGBC had advised the deadline is next week to submit a project to be LEED certified before year end (without the time and expense of an expedited review).… Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency's ramped up crackdown on environmental claims.… Continue Reading
Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most 'green building friendly' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts.… Continue Reading
