Tag Archives: sustainability
SCHOTT Dives Deeper into Sustainability Initiatives
SCHOTT has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The compact enables companies to adopt ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. The UNGC is home to more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 … Continue reading
TODAY’S BLOG: AIA Shows That In-Person Conferences Push Industries Forward
June marks my one-year anniversary at USGlass magazine. I had to be reminded. It’s funny how fast time flies. Throughout the year, I attended various events across North America, from San Antonio to Montreal and parts in between. My most … Continue reading
Deceuninck NA Earns GreenCircle Recertification
Deceuninck North America has earned recertification from GreenCircle Certified, a third-party verifier that provides independent evaluations of sustainable products and operations. Officials say that Deceuninck’s certifications make it the only window lineal provider certified by GreenCircle. GreenCircle evaluated Deceuninck’s PVC … Continue reading
YKK AP Partners with Software Company to Push Sustainable Products
YKK AP America Inc. has partnered with cove.tool to help building product manufacturers engage design teams earlier in the product selection process. Cove.tool is a provider of building design and construction software. The partnership will integrate YKK AP’s products into … Continue reading
More Energy-Efficient Incentives Are on the Way
More than 20 million U.S. households are behind on their energy bills, according to data released by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. While people who struggle to cover bills may be unable to afford costly energy upgrades, new efforts … Continue reading