Plastic consumption has become one of the major focus points of the environmental movement in recent years, and for good reason – it is probably one of the single most damaging products that humans have ever produced, and its legacy will last much longer than any of our lifetimes.  Once created, plastic will stay around…Read More…

Every year, Americans throw away huge amounts of waste during the holiday season. From food to packaging, our landfills see a massive influx of trash throughout the festive period. Much of this waste is completely avoidable. Leftover food could be frozen, used up or simply not produced in the first place. Gift-giving could be seriously…Read More…

New York City is often two steps ahead of the latest trend, but when it comes to sustainable waste management, they seem to be falling behind their West-Coast compatriots.  The city’s target to reach zero waste by 2030 seemed ambitious when it was announced, but now, several years on, it looks as if NYC isn’t…Read More…

Today, customers are more concerned about the environmental credentials of businesses than ever before. By some estimates, One in three people stopped purchasing a product/brand in recent years because of sustainability or ethical concerns, and after a difficult year, in which many businesses have been forced to innovate more just to stay alive, considering the…Read More…

Having to deal with old carpets or rugs may not seem like a big deal – after all, how often do you replace them in your home? However, while houses may keep carpeting for many years, businesses have far greater footfall, leading to more wear, and thus more carpeting products, from carpet tiles to tack…Read More…

Thanksgiving is a time of joy and celebration all across the US. Families come together, often from disparate parts of the country, to share a meal and give thanks for everything they are blessed with. But this happy and joyful experience can often become an excuse to overindulge, producing a huge amount of excess food…Read More…

It’s always stressful for homeowners when old appliances come to the end of their use: they’re expensive to replace, often vital to your day-to-day life, and whether it’s a small toaster or a large space heater, they can often feel like a literal weight around your neck! Household appliances are difficult to dispose of for…Read More…

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is among the most recognized green building certifications in the world. It is a ratings system introduced in the US in 1994 by the US Green Building Council (or USGBC) to help building owners and developers incorporate sustainable designs into their building projects. The LEED…Read More…

LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the world’s foremost green building rating system, used for both new building projects and renovations. Introduced to the US in 1994 by the US Green Building Council, or USGBC, LEED offers certification to building projects using a points-based system to grade efforts that reduce…Read More…