Sustainable Tourism
A vast majority of travelers look for sustainable options when traveling. According to three different studies, 96% of travelers, 90% of consumers, and 87% of…
ISO/IEC 30182:2017 – Smart City Concept Model
More than 80% of the global GDP is generated in cities. This means urbanization, if managed well, can contribute to sustainable growth through increased productivity,…
Metrics of Sustainability: Embodied Carbon vs. Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is a crucial consideration in the construction industry. There are two main metrics for measuring a building’s sustainability: embodied carbon and energy efficiency. But…
Batteries and Sustainability
Just in the United States alone, the average person throws out about 8 batteries per year. While this might not seem like a lot, multiply…
Why The Circular Economy Is Important To Develop Sustainable Solutions
What Is the Circular Economy? Have you ever wondered how the current standard of living is the best it has ever been? Unfortunately, the rate…
Solar PV Modules – Sustainability Leadership Objectives
The solar industry is flourishing. Comprising nothing more than a modicum of photovoltaic (PV) panels and arrays just a little over a decade ago, the…
ISO 37123:2019 – Indicators for Resilient Cities
Uruk was the world’s first city, but, far from Mesopotamia, Caral, in modern Peru, holds this honor for the New World. Despite their geographical and…
NSF/ANSI 140-2019: Sustainability Assessment For Carpet
Carpet can accomplish a multitude of feats. Beyond enhancing a room’s appearance and providing a soft surface for toes to make contact with after a…
Sustainable City Quality of Life Indicators in ISO 37120
ISO 37120:2018 – Sustainable cities and communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life has been released, revising the 2014 edition of the…