Case Studies Region: Nationwide

While water might seem ubiquitous, only a small amount of it is suitable for everyday use in our daily applications. Demand on our municipal drinking water supplies has been growing at an unsustainable rate; with population growth, climate change and declining infrastructure, over 70 percent of U.S. counties face risk to water supplies by 2050. […]

Founded in 2007, View Inc. is the country’s leading producer of energy-saving smart windows, also known as dynamic glass. Focused primarily on the commercial market, the Milpitas, California-based company is working to revolutionize the building industry from their headquarters in the cradle of innovation that is Silicon Valley. Promoted as a means of increasing energy […]

Before the State of California passed the Tire Recycling Act in 1989, almost two-thirds of used tires ended up in landfills across the country. While the state still produces more than 44 million used automobile tires each year — more than all but five countries worldwide — companies like U.S. Rubber Recycling Inc. (USRR) have […]

While the wire and cable manufacturing industry is not typically thought of as being particularly sustainably minded, Superior Essex is working to buck that perception by bringing the latest in green manufacturing practices to an increasingly discerning client base. “We have established a true leadership position in an industry not typically associated with green natives. […]

SCS Global Services is a recognized leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food-quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, SCS independently evaluates products, services and management systems to confirm practices and processes that advance the goals of sustainable development and give innovators a competitive advantage. The company also plays an active […]

Founded in 2011, PlanGrid is the mobile construction app that is poised to revolutionize the way building projects of all sizes are planned, managed and executed. Solving the 50-year-old productivity problem for construction (a rapidly growing international industry), PlanGrid has the potential to save construction professionals 10 to 15 hours a week. The key to […]

As a passionate advocate of alternative solutions to air conditioning, Messana Radiant Cooling is committed to improving the thermal well-being of occupants by changing the way spaces are conditioned and in turn, lowering their carbon footprint. Located in Soquel, California, Messana envisions a world of comfort, which includes environments with uniform climates that provide freedom, […]

In today’s building market, lighting is much more than flipping a switch on or off. Building owners want absolute control over their lighting systems: greater energy-cost control, improved flexibility in factoring in lighting usage and utilizing lighting that promotes healthier, happier occupants. Energy Focus Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient tubular LED lighting […]

Initially established in Europe, Eco Wood Treatment is a revolutionary company with an innovative product. A nontoxic wood stain and preservative, Eco Wood Treatment provides all wood with a high-end aged look. With just one application, there is no need to ever restain or perform any maintenance. Originally a family business, the brand brought its […]

For nearly 60 years, Comfort Line has been leading the fiberglass windows, doors and sunrooms industry by offering a vast array of solutions for its customers. With a 250,000-square-foot facility in Toledo, Ohio, Comfort Line manages five divisions while specializing in dealer, commercial and storefront locations. Employing approximately 70 people during its peak season with […]