by tsaiweichen | Feb 20, 2012 | Posts, Uncategorized
Concrete manufacturing is one of the worst polluters in the world. It accounts for an astounding 5% of the world’s annual CO2 emissions. Contractors and builders can do their part to greatly reduce their emissions by using Eco-cement: an alternative to concrete...
by tsaiweichen | Feb 20, 2012 | Posts, Uncategorized
Best Practices from UK: TED Talk from Arthur Potts Dawson In coming up with our analog research, the Market Assessment Group found many sustainable restaurants both nationwide and abroad. Since most of the class focuses on green restaurants nationwide or in Chicago,...
by tsaiweichen | Feb 16, 2012 | Posts, Uncategorized
The comprehensive analysis methodology group is working hard this quarter to really grind down the research and comparative analysis into quantitative models for restaurant owners to easily use and assess. We’re excited about the things we’re going to end...
by tsaiweichen | Feb 15, 2012 | Posts, Uncategorized
By Chen Feng The energy group has been looking at the economics of certification and energy efficient appliances. To get a better understanding of what kind of costs and benefits exists in switching to more energy efficient appliances we’ve looked at popular local...
by tsaiweichen | Feb 10, 2012 | Announcements, Featured, Green Restaurant Research Team, Posts, Uncategorized
The University of Chicago Office of Sustainability has featured the GRRT on their website (sustainability.uchicago.edu). “The Program for the Global Environment and Environment, Agriculture and Food Group are introducing a new practicum-style course for...