Elizabeth Daigneau looks at the various ways in which cities and counties can earn eco-certification, including everything from "the roads they build to the vehicles that ride on them."
You've certainly heard of LEED certification. You've probably heard of Energy Star certification. But have you heard of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification?
Daigneau outlines the different types of eco-certifications that are available to cities and counties looking to green their schools, neighborhoods, landscapes, roads, and fleets.
ISO certification, by the way, is available for cities with long-term sustainability plans and "greenprints," and who implement them successfully.
Read the full story: Cities Get Green Certifications for More Than Just Buildings
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Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
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University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
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