Game Changers in Sustainable Transportation: Communities Can Turn Wastes Into Renewable Fuel for Trucks And Buses

Gail Richardson, Ph.D.
VP for Programs, Energy Vision

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Break-Through Mandatory Green Building Standards Code Effective in California

Melissa Sobota

Learn about California Building Standards Commission (“CBSC”) new green building standards for the State of California.

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Green to Propel Event Participation

By Adam Busch

Despite recessive conditions, people and companies are attending and supporting events to exchange resources and ideas about the growing green economy, to learn about cost savings and to plant seeds with target audiences while promoting key non-profits and initiatives.

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Chicago Beachfront Stations Rely on Rainwater to Flush

Marcella McCarthy

The sustainable “comfort stations” designed by Muller + Muller, a local architecture firm, are in many respects bathrooms.

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FTC Updates Green Guides To Reduce Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims

By: Ghazal Sharifi

In FTC Updates Green Guides to Reduce Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims, written by Ghazal Sharifi, attorney, Querrey and Harrow, find out about how the Federal government is finally dealing with modern greenwashing issues.

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More Eco than Meets the Eye
Renovating a Typical Office Space to be Ultra Efficient

By David Brooks, Vice President and Principal, McGuire Engineers

David Brooks, Vice President and Principal, McGuire Engineers explains how McGuire’s Chicago-based office space became on track to receive LEED Platinum certification.

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Form Contract Aims to Reduce Risk of Green Construction Litigation

By: Gwendolyn E. Drake

Gwendolyn E. Drake, attorney, Querrey & Harrow, informs owners and architects about AIA Document B214-2007 and how it legally impacts their organizations in regards to LEED certified projects.

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Going Green at Any Age

By John Shegerian, creator of 1-800-Recycling and 1800Recycling.com

John Shegerian, creator of 1-800-Recycling and 1800Recycling.com, reflects this viewpoint and highlights inexpensive, practical ways to recycle for people of all age groups.

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Investing in Education

By Lara Jackson and Adam Busch

Despite rising costs, education is still one of America’s greatest institutions (and exports). And many universities, colleges, schools and other educational bodies are investing in sustainability.

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U.S. Green Building Council - Illinois Chapter to Host Fifth Emerald Gala at One of the NFL's Greenest Venues, Soldier Field

Saturday, May 22nd, 6:00 p.m.

CHICAGO, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – Illinois Chapter will host the Fifth Emerald Gala at Soldier Field's United Club on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The Chapter's annual event is the preeminent celebration of green building in Illinois, attracting over 500 leaders from across the building community.

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