The Green Workplace
8 Tips for a Green Office
A green office might seem like a workplace dream, but a few simple steps can help you and your work buddies go green at work. You might even save some money, which the accounting people down the hall will appreciate. Here are some simple tips on creating a sustainable office.
Are There Jobs in the Green Economy?
What are green jobs -- and where in the green economy are they? Here's an introduction to the world of green collar jobs, environmental careers and renewable energy jobs.
The Green Office Guide
The typical office provides lots of opportunities for going green.
8 Gadgets to Green Your Office
These everyday products can help your workspace be more energy efficient.
Going Green Is Good Business
"Greening" your computing equipment is a low-risk way for your business to not only help the environment but also reduce costs.
Starting a Paper Recycling Program at Your Office
A successful recycling program requires that all players read off the same (recycled) page.
Ten Workplace Ideas for Earth Day
Here are some ideas that your office "green team" can easily implement.
The Buzz on Organic Coffee
Organic coffee - what makes it different? Learn about fair trade coffee, shade-grown coffee and bird-friendly coffee, so you can relax and enjoy your next cup o' joe.
Does LEED Really Work?
The LEED certification process has come under fire for being expensive, cumbersome, and not doing enough to encourage the construction of green buildings that are truly energy-conserving. What are the criticisms of LEED, and what has the U.S. Green Building Council, or USGBC, done to address them?
What Is the USGBC?
The US Green Building Council, or USGBC, is a non-profit group dedicated to the development of cost-efficient, energy-saving green buildings. They are best known for their management of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, program. What else does the USGBC do, and how effective is the LEED green building certification...
Found: The Best College Bike Programs
Who has the best college bike program? From bike share programs and bicycle shelters to commuter showers and lockers, college bicycle programs have evolved into a prominent feature on some university campuses.
What Is LEED?
What are LEED-certified buildings -- and are they really green? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification means that the construction of a home or commercial building is designed to save energy, water and other resources. But are all LEED buildings really green? Many architects and contractors say no.