Like many other industries, airports are embracing the green zeitgeist, triggered partly by better social awareness and improving technology, and made more urgent by rising fuel prices. "If you're watching oil prices, it gives you more incentive for somebody like us to look at pilot programs for energy savings," says Sam Sleiman, Boston Logan's director of capital programs and environmental affairs. "The perception is that airports are pollutants, and we wanted to change the perception." More
London to Showcase Green Roofs
from Environmental Data Interactive Exchange
A sea of green roofs could be London's best way to visibly demonstrate its commitment to the environment when the world turns its gaze upon the city in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. More
U.S. Employees Say No Fear of ID Theft in Workplace
from Forbes
Despite rising concerns over identity theft, 88 percent of U.S. employees are confident their company protects their personal information from identity theft, according to recently released results from the American Payroll Association's "Getting Paid in America" survey. More
Solar Cells Integrated with Building Materials
from Technology Review
In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, Mich., has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity from sunlight. The partnership offers seven different prefabricated systems, ranging in capacity from 3 to 120 kilowatts. Tests show that the solar roof panels are rugged and can withstand winds in excess of 160 miles per hour. More
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Product Showcase: LogiSon Acoustic Network
 More than 70 percent of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to hear. It’s a cost-effective method of improving overall acoustic comfort. More info
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Poll: Many Canadians Would Take a Pay Cut for a Shorter Commute
from Canada NewsWire
Summer holidays just ended, but 25 percent of
Canadian commuters say they'd take a pay cut for a shorter drive to work and
13 percent confess they've wanted to quit their job because of the daily drive, according to a new poll by tire maker Goodyear Canada. Against this backdrop, Goodyear is launching a search for the Canadian with the longest daily commute to reinforce the importance of getting there safely each and every day. More
CBS Getting Physical with Ads
from Variety
Hoping to stand out among the clutter, the nets have embarked on another round of viral marketing stunts to launch their fall shows. Travelers flying in and out of LAX, for example, can't help but notice a gigantic ad for CBS' "The Amazing Race" painted over the roofs of three buildings, all in a row. More
Ireland Launches Pilot of Smart-Meter Plan
from Metering.com
Ireland’s national smart meter plan was recently launched by energy minister Eamon Ryan with a pilot project involving up to 21,000 electricity customers. More than 60,000 Electricity Supply Board (ESB) customers will be invited to take part in the first phase of the national rollout of smart meters. Up to 21,000 customers will get a smart meter installed in their home for free in order to participate in a behavioral and technology trial to inform the national rollout. More
I Put In Five Miles at the Office
from The New York Times
Terri Krivosha, a partner at a Minneapolis, Minn., law firm, logs three miles each workday on a treadmill without leaving her desk. She finds it easier to exercise while she types than to attend aerobics classes at the crack of dawn. More
Boss’ Gender Impacts Employee Stress Levels
from Science Daily
Worker mental and physical well-being are influenced by gender in the workplace, according to a study that analyzed the impact of supervisor and subordinate gender on health. More
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Water Savings 101: Top 10 Tips for Commerical Buildings
from GreenerBuildings
As the hurricane season continues, it makes folks forget that wide swaths of the country are still suffering through persistent drought and low levels of water supply. While agriculture, power generation and other industrial uses account for a large portion of water consumption in the U.S., the built environment is responsible for a significant portion. Outdoor water use accounts for nearly 30 percent of the 26 billion gallons of water used in the U.S. Indoor water use both for domestic water and heating and cooling makes up the other 70 percent—a statistic to which every commercial building in the country contributes. Needless to say, facility managers can have a tremendous impact on water use and water conservation. More
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Like many other industries, airports are embracing the green zeitgeist, triggered partly by better social awareness and improving technology, and made more urgent by rising fuel prices. "If you're watching oil prices, it gives you more incentive for somebody like us to look at pilot programs for energy savings," says Sam Sleiman, Boston Logan's director of capital programs and environmental affairs. "The perception is that airports are pollutants, and we wanted to change the perception." More
