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The Future of Sustainability as USGBC Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
By Tom Paladino
Can we remember a time when there weren’t green buildings and a sustainability movement? It seems like light years since the U.S. Green Building Council was formed. Yet it’s been only two decades and the USGBC is celebrating its 20th…
Motivating employees to achieve your sustainability goals
A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still --Benjamin Franklin How can you get someone to do something they don’t want to do? You can’t! You can tell them all the reasons why they should change,…
Why Cycling to Work Makes Business Sense
As Bike to Work month approaches, we’ve got cycling on the brain. Paladino and Company recently achieved a BizCycle Gold rating in recognition of its commitment to creating a bicycle-friendly workplace. Administered by Seattle’s Cascade Bicycle Club, BizCycle defines best…
What Monster Trucks Can Teach Us About Designing Green Buildings
By Brad Pease
I am willing to admit it: I am a monster truck racing fan. Now that probably seems strange coming from a green building consultant, especially when you consider that those trucks can burn up to a gallon of gas a…
Creating Change by Having Clear, Compelling and Measurable Results
I made the audacious claim, in my last post, that the success of sustainability leaders relies largely on their ability to influence change. Leaders often fail to execute successful sustainability strategies or programs because they bet on a single intervention…