Which Christmas Tree Is More Sustainable? Real vs. Fake
Each holiday season, the question arises: which is the more sustainable choice for a Christmas tree—real or artificial? Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), guided by the…
Sustainable Holiday Shopping with ISO 59020 & ISO 59010
Americans produce an extra 25% of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, which adds up to an estimated 25 million tons of garbage, or about one…
Building Certifications for Energy Efficiency
Did you know that buildings are responsible for about 30% of global final energy consumption and over half of electricity use? This energy is used…
What Is Sustainable Procurement? ISO 20400 & Its Benefits
Sustainable procurement is a growing priority, with 82% of companies viewing it as strategic and 85% reporting benefits like risk mitigation and improved supplier relationships. As…
ASTM E3224-19: Building Energy Performance
The buildings sector includes energy used for constructing, heating, cooling, and lighting homes and businesses as well as the appliances and equipment installed in them—all…
How ISO/TS 34700 Shapes Ethical Thanksgiving Turkeys
When you think of Thanksgiving, the focus naturally goes to the turkey and the feast. Behind that centerpiece is a supply chain: breeding, raising, transport,…
What Is Green Coding & Carbon-Conscious Coding?
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, sustainability in software development is just as critical as energy-efficient hardware. The rise of green coding—also known as carbon-conscious software…
Chia Seed Benefits: What You Need to Know
As a staple food for the Aztecs and Mayans, chia seeds have been a part of the human diet for over 5,000 years. Despite their…
Health Effects of Microplastics: What the Science Says
Tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, have been found throughout the human body—including the brain, blood, lungs, liver and even lower limb joints. In fact,…