http://www.cmmonline.com/rss/sustainability The latest articles from CMM in the topic sustainability HUDSON, WI — Hudson Hospital and Clinics has been recognized by Practice Greenhealth, the national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations, with two environmental awards. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/hospital-and-clinic-earn-national-awards 5/21/2012 4:00:00 AM SCHENECTADY, NY — The Peter Irving Wold Center has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/college-building-earns-leed-gold 5/21/2012 3:00:00 AM OAKLAND, CA — The Clorox Company was ranked number 48 in the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes (CII). http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/clorox-recognized-for-climate-change-initiatives 5/18/2012 3:00:00 AM CHICAGO — A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wanted to find out how much trash Americans toss out each day and where it all goes. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/tracking-trash 5/18/2012 1:00:00 AM TRENTON, NJ — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in concert with several other state and federal agencies, is launching a program designed to assist New Jersey hotel owners and operators increase energy efficiency and cost savings through the utilization of green practices. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/new-project-touts-green-practices 5/16/2012 6:00:00 AM BLOOMINGTON, IN — On May 11, 2012, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) finally released its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems for the fourth public comment period, which will be open for comments until May 28, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/voting-on-new-usgbc-leed-rating-systems-to-begin-june-1 5/15/2012 3:00:00 AM WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is currently in the process of reviewing how it will measure the "greenness" of new buildings for the next five years. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/gsa-seeking-better-standard 5/14/2012 3:00:00 AM DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corporation has received the 2012 Circle of Excellence award from the Distribution Business Management Association (DBMA). http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/kimberly-clark-recognized-for-sustainability-leadership 5/11/2012 6:00:00 AM FRAMINGHAM, MA — As sustainability continues to gain traction, an increasing number of businesses are considering moves toward "going green" and becoming more sustainable yet, for many, cost can remain a roadblock. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/going-green-cost-misconceptions 5/10/2012 3:00:00 AM http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/bulb-crusher-air-cycle-may-2012 5/7/2012 9:10:00 AM http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/chemical-free-cleaning-product-showcase 5/4/2012 11:40:00 AM Solving the chemical conundrum by minimizing chemical use. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/the-curiosity-of-chemical-free Aaron Baunee, managing editor 5/4/2012 11:38:00 AM Sometimes, just being the right thing to do is not enough to encourage businesses to invest in and adopt sustainable practices. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/government-incentivized-sustainability Stephen Ashkin 5/4/2012 9:38:00 AM WASHINGTON — Israeli researchers receive Glycerine Innovation Award for studies on glycerol and its derivatives as sustainable solvents. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/scientists-honored-for-greener-solvents-research 5/2/2012 6:00:00 AM BLOOMINGTON, IN — Sustainability Dashboard Tools LLC has announced the launch of its new Facebook page. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/sustainablity-dashboard-tools-unveils-new-facebook-page 4/30/2012 3:00:00 AM WATERFORD, NY — Cascades Tissue Group has announced that 17 U.S. distributors and 10 Canadian distributors have received achievement awards in honor of their strong partnerships and dedications to furthering environmentally preferable products. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/cascades-honors-distributors 4/27/2012 4:00:00 AM WASHINGTON — Earth Day only happens once a year, but a new contest will help illustrate what the so-called global moment looks like. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/share-your-earth-day-moments 4/25/2012 7:00:00 AM SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Method and TerraCycle Inc. have expanded the Method Refill Brigade program to accept pumps, triggers, refill pouches and almost any cleaner product packaging, regardless of brand. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/method-brigade-expands-recycling-program 4/25/2012 6:00:00 AM ST. PAUL, MN — Ecolab Inc. has received a NAFA Fleet Management Association 2012 Sustainable Fleet Award for its efforts to remake its 7,000 vehicle U.S. fleet. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/ecolab-fleet-honored 4/25/2012 3:00:00 AM CINCINNATI — In honor of Earth Day, Cintas Corporation announced that it helped eliminate more than 15 million plastic bottles from the waste stream and save 8.5 million trees by reusing plastic waste within its eco-apparel product line. http://www.cmmonline.com/sustainability/article/cintas-releases-sustainability-savings 4/24/2012 7:00:00 AM