Enermodal’s trophy case is getting crowded

Enermodal Engineering's headquarters, A Grander View, has become the first LEED Canada triple Platinum building with certifications in the New Construction (NC), Commercial Interiors (CI), and Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (EB:O&M) rating systems. This is also the first ever LEED Canada EB:O&M Platinum certified project. A Grander View received its NC and…

November 28, 2011

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NSF International certifies Herman Miller task seating to highest certification level for sustainable furniture

Herman Miller is the first company certified by global public health and environmental organization NSF International to the highest level for sustainable furniture - BIFMA level 3. Certification to level demonstrates Herman Miller's Aeron, Celle, Embody, Mirra, and SAYL task seating; Setu multipurpose seating; and Caper stacking seating products all have achieved the highest level…

November 9, 2011

With the ISO50001 certification, which is expected to be awarded by March 2012, Allsteel will be the first furniture manufacturer in the world to meet this new standard.

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Allsteel eyeing ISO50001 certification

With the endorsement of the U.S. Department of Energy, Allsteel Inc. is seeking ISO50001 certification, the most recent and vaulted energy management standard for manufacturing facilities globally. The certification would be for the contract furnishings manufacturer's manufacturing facility in Iowa. Allsteel is the only company in Iowa being considered for this energy management standards under…

September 14, 2011

Enermodal Engineering's headquarters, A Grander View, is a long, narrow building (40 ft across) to allow daylight access for all employees.

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A Grander View hits double platinum

Enermodal Engineering's headquarters, A Grander View, recently received its LEED Canada NC and CI Platinum certifications from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). A Grander View was awarded 61 of 70 NC points and 50 of 57 CI points - this is the most CI (Commercial Interiors) points ever achieved by a Canadian project. The building…

July 4, 2011

"Red Carpet Collection" is the newest member of InterfaceFLOR's Convert design platform and has a premium level of post-consumer content of up to 38 percent.

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Interface shares five sustainability successes achieved in past year

Interface, Inc. chose Earth Day to reveal highlights made over the past year in reducing its own negative impacts on the earth and to demonstrate ways other companies can achieve progress toward sustainability. Among the top accomplishments heralded by Interface president and CEO Dan Hendrix are: advancements in recycling and diverting used products from landfills;…

April 21, 2011

Brooklyn-based Areaware is proud to be a winner of Treehugger's Best of Green Award in the Cars & Transportation cateogy for its Strida Folding Bike.

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Treehugger’s Best of Green Awards

Brooklyn-based Areaware is proud to be a winner of Treehugger's Best of Green Award in the Cars & Transportation cateogy for its Strida Folding Bike. Strida is the first completely new bicycle geometry in 95 years. Inside a triangular frame of lightweight aluminum, power is transferred to the rear wheel via a silent clean Kevlar belt. Handlebars…

April 8, 2011

Audience members at the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.

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Toward a green Toronto

The City of Toronto and Green Living Enterprises are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 Green Toronto Awards. The City's environmental awards of excellence recognize the individuals, organizations and companies helping to lead the way to a cleaner, greener Toronto. "We are very proud of these Torontonians for their commitment to our…

March 16, 2011

The award-winning South St. Burger Co. Shops at Don Mills location was designed by Jump Branding & Design Inc.

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Here’s to South St. Burger Co.

South St. Burger Co.'s Don Mills location will receive the 2011 Special Recognition Award for Innovation in Energy by the A.R.E. Sustainability Awards. The award will be presented at the A.R.E. Design Awards ceremony at Globalshop 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 28. The South St. Burger Co. Shops at Don Mills location…

March 9, 2011

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Interface raises sustainability bar

Interface Inc. has announced that, as part of its "Mission Zero" commitment to eliminate negative environmental impact by 2020, the company pledges to obtain third-party validated environmental product declarations (EPDs) on all InterfaceFLOR products globally by 2012. The worldwide leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet has also unveiled a report…

November 25, 2010

Southwest's new Green Plane features InterfaceFLOR carpets.

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Southwest debuts “Green Plane”

Southwest Airlines has announced, at its annual Media Day, a “green plane,” an innovative idea that marries efficiency, environmentally responsible products, Customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight. This plane, a Boeing 737-700, will serve as a test environment for new environmentally responsible materials and Customer comfort products. It is a flying testament to the airline’s…

October 27, 2009