Bishop’s Bay, an 800-acre development in the suburbs of Madison, Wis., will combine new homes with working farm land. You might call it living la vida loca(vore). More
The pilot plan recognizes how the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Canadian Standards Association, and others promote transparency. More
Multi-year battle over expanding certifications recognized by USGBC’s rating system ends short of necessary two-thirds vote, thus leaving requirements as originally written. More
Forest Stewardship Council calls for no-vote and enlists environmental groups to back it, while the Sustainable Forest Initiative attacks proposal for other reasons. More
By creating a lifecycle-based standard for home appliance sustainability, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers aims to provide a helpful tool for the public. More
The third-party program will corroborate or contradict manufacturers' energy usage claims to support Energy Star program product verification efforts. More
Forest Stewardship Council-US and Sustainable Forestry Initiative oppose plan for vastly different reasons. More
Proposal would set standards for certification programs that would qualify for LEED points. More
