Credit union extends green benefits to community
A green campaign that has spread to the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union's 19 branches, nearly 300 employees and its thousands of local members started with an email.
View ArticleWinners of the GoGreenET Business Recognition Program announced
It's not easy being green, and not every shade is attractive to everyone.
View ArticleAs incentives dim, solar companies shift focus
The landscape for solar power is changing, and the leaders of two Knoxville solar companies are altering their focus to adapt to the shift.
View ArticleTurning its trash into others' treasures
Foam remnants from orthopedic padding, straps and other soft products created 80 percent of the waste at one DeRoyal Industries facility, triggering concern at the Powell headquarters.
View ArticleUpgrades a wash out with savings on utilities
When a multinational company buys a 1960s-era facility, employees often worry that their aging operations won't make the cut.
View ArticleNew warehouse lighting illuminates energy savings
As Teresa Farmer and her colleagues taught Kelsan's customers about green cleaning, she learned something from their operations that's helping her own company conserve energy and cut costs.
View ArticleSize no barrier to earth-friendly volunteering
The four-person office of Asset Planning Corp. may be small, but they are big believers in giving back to the community.
View ArticleScripps aims to paint everyday life green
Scripps Networks Interactive's commitment to the environment extends beyond its LEED Gold-certified headquarters.
View ArticleTight budget, new mandates refine mayor's agenda
Consultant Del Boyette surprised Mayor Madeline Rogero during a meeting arranged by Knoxville Chamber staff as Boyette helps them develop a strategic plan to serve as the successor to the business...
View ArticleCement plant grows greener to be of service
At the CEMEX cement plant in Knoxville, what became a robust sustainability initiative and trend-setting conservation program began simply as an effort to be of service.
View ArticleCharity recycles 'goodwill and good things'
Random Acts of Flowers recycles flowers and kindness for delivery to those in health-care facilities. The charity doesn’t just repurpose special event flowers, it reuses, recycles and composts nearly...
View ArticleAlcoa exec coordinates sustainability strategy
Many businesses celebrate Earth Day in April and give their employees some time to volunteer at environmentally-friendly activities in their communities.
View ArticleRecycling efforts expanded to serve clients, communities
No other brand is, arguably, more associated with the words “reduce” and “reuse” than Goodwill Industries. Most people, however, likely think in terms of cleaning out closets or shopping for vintage...
View ArticleRhonda Rice: Recruited companies want green evidence
My 8-year-old daughter leads the pack in recycling at our house. She doesn’t know a time when people didn’t recycle, compost or turn the water off when brushing their teeth. It is a way of life for...
View ArticleHouseholds need little incentive to recycle
A program that offered households discounts based on how much they recycled has been dumped by several East Tennessee municipalities.
View ArticlePrinter pursues green stamps of approval
When Hart Graphics Inc. places the Forest Stewardship Council’s logo on its finished products, that’s evidence that every step in the process of creating them — from the harvesting of wood to the...
View ArticleSocial, environmental benefits measure up
Mountain Challenge in Maryville has joined the ranks of such national brands as Patagonia and King Arthur Flour in receiving recognition for its environmental and social policies.
View ArticleGreen Achievers: Building a greener community
Life-cycle assessments are an increasingly popular way for companies to evaluate their sustainability. Typically, they bring in consultants to evaluate the energy used and the impact on the environment...
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