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GREENBUZZ for August 16, 2004

Taking Care of Business:

Five years after construction, the World Resources Institute's headquarters in Washington, D.C., is still a shining example of green-built office space. This week we check in with WRI to find out whether the successful integration of environmental principles at the D.C. office has inspired others to follow suit. For a slide show of WRI's greener office, visit the organization's Web site.

Headlines -The Latest News on Business and the Environment:

Greenguard Releases New Standard for Office Equipment
The Greenguard Environmental Institute has adopted a new standard for printers, copiers, and multifunctional peripherals.

Concessioner Earns Environmental Awards from U.S. Park Service
Xanterra Parks & Resorts has received two National Park Service 2004 Environmental Achievement Awards for its environmental performance at Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks.

EPA, GSA, and World Bank Seek to Buy Renewable Energy Credits
In recent weeks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. General Services Administration, and the World Bank Group (an agency of the United Nations) have sought to buy as much as 272,000 megawatt-hours per year of RECs to supply their facilities.

Report Offers New Data on the Cost of Building Green
A new report offers compelling evidence that if there is any premium associated with building green, it is far less significant than a range of other factors that affect building cost.

U.K.'s Co-op Supermarket Launches Degradable Bread Bags
Co-op, the U.K. supermarket group, has launched 100% degradable plastic bread wrappers in an effort to combat environmental damage.

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Resources and Tools - A Wealth of Hands-On Help

WRI's Green Office Space
Site provides many tools, such as the virtual tour of sustainable materials, tips on designing space to promote creativity and interaction, and detailed contact information on advanced communications technology.

Forging New Links
June 2004 report reviews the opportunities for EH&S to create business value in the supply chain across a variety of industries.

Metafore Resource Center
Online library backs up its case for buying certified wood by offering compelling case studies, action plans, and information on building green.
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Update on Carbon Offsets
An informative and well-written backgrounder on the interrelationships of forests, carbon offsets, and climate change.
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Environmental Technologies Program
Helps U.S. companies access EPA research on new environmental technologies that have market potential.

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Columns and Features - Insight and Inspiration from the Experts:


Working While 'Walking the Talk'
Five years ago, the 22-year-old World Resources Institute opened the doors to its new and innovative "green" office near the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The move has encouraged many planners to include environmentally friendly features in their own offices. By Peter Denton

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The Tao of Prius
The 2004 Prius is more than a nice ride. It also tells us what a leading company thinks of the potential -- and limits -- of consumer-driven change for a better world. By Joshua Skov

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