Green

Earmarked for elimination, the EPA program finds a friend in the House.

The manufacturer looks to reduce energy, water use at its facilities while reducing emissions from products.

Chervon’s new North American headquarters earns LEED certification.

The tool manufacturer has set environmental sustainability goals, including reducing green gas emissions.

The program features CertainTeed’s US series of solar modules, which are American-made and feature 60-cell power outputs of more than 300W.

The per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED. About 2.2 billion sq. ft. of space has been certified worldwide through 2012.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is now accepting submissions for its 2013 NAHBGreen Awards. Each year, NAHB recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for excellence in residential green design and construction practices and for green building program and advocacy efforts.

This year, the award winners will be revealed to an even wider audience than in past years, with the awards being announced on Jan. 23 in conjunction with the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. 

Organic Plant Health, a Charlotte, N.C.-based manufacturer and distributor of eco-friendly fertilizers, soil conditioners and pest-control products, has signed an agreement with MSEP, a high-volume bottling, packaging and distributing company based in South Carolina. Organic Plant Health expects to begin bottling its new Eco-Cedar all-natural insect control product at the MSEP facilities by early August.