Viewing Tag: Environment

Nissan goes green with more than its cars

by C. Commisso

March 18th, 2008 in Automotive, Business, Environment

The Japanese automaker is showcasing its environmental commitment with a new $100 million Headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.

The 10-story building will eventually be home to about 1,500 employees. According to this article in the Los Angeles Times, Nissan’s green engineering includes a sci-fi sounding “light harvesting system,” air conditioning and heat that are controlled at each individual workstation, restoration of a nearby wetland, and expansion of green space by constructing a parking garage instead of paving a vast parking lot. 

Is Nissan going for the seal of approval from the U.S. Green Building Council? No, says Rob Traynham, director of corporate services. He says the company would rather spend the money to restore the wetland than to “have a plaque on the wall.”

Kudos to Nissan for putting their money where their mouth is.  

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Michigan ranks in America’s 50 greenest cities

by Julie Cook

February 19th, 2008 in Environment, Global warming, Michigan, transportation

Cities are taking environmental action to heart. In everything from emissions control to environmental stewardship, cities across the country are far ahead of the federal government, and they’re achieving their successes with ready-made technology. Livonia, Michigan, was ranked number 46 based on transportation, recycling, green living, and electricity. See the full list at America’s 50 Greenest Cities.

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Roll up those green sleeves and get to work!

by Julie Cook

February 19th, 2008 in Business, carbon footprint, Environment, How Green Are You?

Businesses of all sizes are looking for easy ways to minimize their carbon footprints. Want a quick suggestion? Start with the office supplies. Companies like Blue Dolphin, The Green Office, Sustainable Group, and Earth Friendly Office Supply offer not only eco-friendly products but business resources like carbon offsetting and sustainability consulting.

TreeHugger’s Green Guide for How to Green Your Work has some great ready-to-use tips.

Here’s a few work-related facts from TreeHugger: Read more…

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Lawmakers: Quit flushing into the Atlantic

by C. Commisso

February 18th, 2008 in Environment, Environmental Legislation, Sewage, Wastewater, Water

State lawmakers in Florida are reviewing a timetable for Miami-Dade and Broward counties to end decades of discharging wastewater into the ocean. Read the article at MiamiHerald.com.

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