Green

The latest news and information about sustainable plumbing systems, projects, and products.

Highlights

Niagara Celebrates 50 Years of Saving the World’s Water

April 19, 2024
Niagara has helped customers save more than than 308 billion gallons and $3.7 billion in utility bills.
Photo 50190568 © Erik Rosenlund Knudsen | Dreamstime.com

National Drinking Water Standard Issued to Protect 100M People from PFAS

April 10, 2024
Legally enforceable standard to protect communities from harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’
UMC

UMC Begins New Chapter with Relocation to New Headquarters

April 4, 2024
UMC's new home will be the fourth floor of the Redstone Corporate Center I in Lynnwood, WA.

U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

April 3, 2024
Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements.

A. O. Smith Honored with Sixth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Award

April 3, 2024
This will also mark the company's fourth time being selected as one of a few esteemed Sustained Excellence partners.
Ferguson

The New Wave of Sustainable Home Water Use

April 1, 2024
A look inside the innovative technologies that are transforming today's kitchens and bathrooms.
Mae Stevens

University of Miami Report: Robust Building Standards Defend Against Water Scarcity

March 21, 2024
Findings were shared by the International Code Council at the first annual Water Conservation Summit hosted by the National Press Club.
Photo 94867270 © Teerayut Khuenwan | Dreamstime.com

Green Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Buildings

March 15, 2024
Let’s explore a few of the current green plumbing innovations available.
Honda

Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles in Your Future?

March 12, 2024
Automobile OEMs and startups research and test hydrogen fuel cells for a cleaner tomorrow.
Photo 3902071 © Aliaksandr Autayeu | Dreamstime.com

WaterSense Considers Revising and Broadening Faucet Specification

March 8, 2024
EPA is considering lowering the maximum flow rate for private lavatory faucets to earn the WaterSense label to either 1.2 GPM or 1.0 GPM.