Lipscomb recognizes Berke

Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practice has named state Sen. Andy Berke, D-Chattanooga, as its 2011 Green Business Leadership Public Official of the Year.

FedEx sustainability

FexEx VP sustainability and environmental affairs Mitch Jackson has been named one of the nation's 100 thought leaders by Trust Across America. The MDN has it.

'Sustainability' may be Chatta. Chamber focus

Chattanooga has created a new Sustainability office and the local Chamber is assessing whether or not there's support within Chamber ranks for a formal sustainability initiative. The TFP reports.

Chattanooga tests sustainability software

Chattanooga has been chosen to test community-sustainability software provided by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, which has created the Star Community Index for communities, which corresponds to LEED certification for buildings and other development. The TFP has it.