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Just like fast fashion, ‘fast’ architecture is probably the next big thing in the world of construction. Shipping container housing is much more common today, especially in the US, where building modules are being shipped from overseas and then craned into place locally. This, despite the fact that construction is one of the few industries that has […]

A recent U.N. report had stark warnings of the effects of the climate crisis on the world’s food supply: More than 500 million people live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change and more than 800 million people are food insecure, yet nearly a third of the global food supply is wasted or […]

Our cleanest cities provide powerful lessons in how to transition to clean energy, while growing a city economy and providing better services to citizens. All of these cities improved their renewable energy generation, energy-efficient buildings, government, equitable communities and transportation. The success of these cities, and the ranking of all major U.S. cities is detailed […]

Most people in developed nations are obsessive shoppers, which means they often end up buying and accumulating stuff on which they believe they’re getting a good deal, irrespective of whether they actually require the product or not. While we may not realize this, but this behavior is negatively impacting our environment in a huge way […]

The consensus of the international scientific community – represented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – finds strong evidence that climate change is occurring, that it is influenced by human action, and that it is leading to changes in extreme weather and climate events.

The IPCC gives the world only 11 years to successfully […]

At Greenbuild, explore how resilience, sustainability and equity are interconnected.

With world leaders convening for the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a new report by the U.N. cautions that climate change is accelerating. As related conditions such as a rise in sea levels, a decline in Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets and intensifying tropical storms continue […]

AUSTIN, TEXAS; SEPTEMBER 5TH 2019 – EOSIS CONSULTING INC, a Certified B Corp, has been named a Best For The World honoree in recognition of their environmental performance and sustainable business practices. Ranking in the top 10% of all B Corps for their environmental responsibility, EOSIS INC earned this honor because of initiatives such as […]

What Is a Net Zero Water Building?
A net zero water building (constructed or renovated) is designed to:

Minimize total water consumption
Maximize alternative water sources
Minimize wastewater discharge from the building and return water to the original water source.

The goal of net zero water is to preserve the quantity and quality of natural water resources […]

What good are city clean-energy targets? To answer this broader question, let’s tackle each specific point above.

Setting a future target can inspire, build consensus and spur action today

Cities often commit to meeting their goals 10 or more years into the future. Ambitious, long-term targets not only provide an inspiring vision for a community but also […]

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Greening the office, engaging your employees, switching to renewable energy, closing the loop and going climate positive.

In 2019, there is an increasing sense of urgency to take climate action. Business has a huge impact on the planet. With this comes an opportunity to change, improve and take action. B Corps believe […]