ASTM E1527-21: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
A commercial property may appear move-in ready, but its environmental history can say otherwise. Beneath a newly renovated office, retail center, or development site could…
AHAM 7002-2014: Sustainability for Household Appliances
Everyday household appliances—ranging from vacuum cleaners, juicers, and lighted mirrors—can have environmental impacts throughout their lifecycles. The materials used to manufacture a product, the energy…
ISO 14021:2026, Self-declared Environmental Claims
Consumers today are more environmentally conscious than ever before, with roughly 70% of shoppers considering sustainability in their purchases and expecting transparent proof from brands….
ASTM D6400-23: Compostable Plastics Labeling
At an industrial composting facility, towering piles of organic material generate heat as billions of microorganisms go to work. Food scraps, yard waste, and compostable…
ASTM D5268-23: Topsoil Used for Landscaping & Construction
Every healthy lawn, thriving landscape installation, and successful green infrastructure project contains quality topsoil. This is because the composition of topsoil directly affects vegetation establishment,…
ISO 16304:2018—Port Waste Reception Facilities
Every year, thousands of cargo ships, tankers, cruise liners, and ferries pull into ports carrying more than just freight; they carry tons of waste generated…
ASTM E2777-20: Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems
Glass buildings reflect intense sunlight while concrete stretches endlessly across the skyline; yet, above one structure, a living green meadow sways gently in the wind….
What Is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?
On factory floors and in corporate offices, the environmental impact of daily operations—from energy consumption to waste generation—is becoming increasingly visible and harder for organizations…
ISO 17298:2025—Biodiversity Strategy and Operations
Across industries and landscapes, the connection between business and nature is becoming harder to ignore. Businesses are increasingly recognizing that over half of global GDP…