Green Badger at USGBC California Green Building Conference
Come find Green Badger at the 2026 USGBC California Green Building Conference. We’ll be on-site to show how project teams are implementing sustainability initiatives on live building projects. Green Badger replaces spreadsheets, email chains, and…
E+E Leader Awards Green Badger and Suffolk for Collaboration In Sustainable Construction
Sometimes 1+1 really can make three … or more! And we are absolutely thrilled and honored to share that, today on Earth Day, Green Badger and Suffolk have won a 2026 Environment + Energy Leader…
Key Takeaways from the NY State Green Building Conference in Syracuse
Earlier this month, I made my way to Syracuse for the New York State Green Building Conference. This event brings together some of the sharpest minds in sustainable design, construction, and building performance across New…
From Vision to Verified: Green Badger at Super South Summit 2026
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger The Southeast is building something bigger than buildings. I just got back from the Super South Summit 2026 Expo, and if the energy on that floor was…
LEED v5 Waste Management: Overview & Pathways
Construction projects generate enormous amounts of waste. According to the U.S. EPA 2018 Fact Sheet, construction and demolition activities generated over 600 million tons of waste in 2018 with nearly 145 million tons sent to…
Decoding the Flow: Key Differences Between Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Erosion Sedimentation Control Inspections
SWPPP vs. ESC: Same Storm, Different Inspection Goals When LEED project teams hear Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, the knee-jerk reaction is often: “Got it—SWPPP inspections.” But here’s the twist: SWPPP ≠ ESC, and one does…
LEED v5 Construction Credits: What’s New, What’s Changed, and What Teams Need to Know
LEED v5 was officially balloted and approved by USGBC members in late spring, with the final rating system and initial reference guide released in May 2025. Additional tools and guidance followed throughout the year, including…
The Alphabet Soup of Sustainable Construction
When researching sustainability in construction, there are a lot of acronyms that can be confusing to anyone new to the field. This blog is your guide to the 15 most common terms related to sustainability…
Why Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Are the Easiest Path to LEED v5 Optimization Points
As LEED v5 raises the bar on sustainability, product transparency and optimization have become central to earning Materials and Resources credits. One of the most effective and efficient ways to meet these new requirements is…
EPD vs. HPD: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each?
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services If you work on LEED projects, you have probably seen the acronyms EPD and HPD in credit language, product data sheets, and submittal reviews. They look and…
A Shared Blueprint: Connecting the CMF and AIA Materials Pledge
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger Two of the most important forces in sustainable building materials share a common mission. Here’s how they reinforce each other — and how Green Badger helps you…
Embodied Carbon Is No Longer “Future LEED.” It’s a Construction Decision
by Lauren Breckenridge, LEED AP Sustainability Associate at Green Badger For years, embodied carbon lived comfortably in the design phase. It appeared in early studies, sustainability narratives, and long-term climate goals. Then construction started, schedules…
Materiality Made Simple for Contractors
by Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Solutions What is a materiality assessment? A materiality assessment is a process for identifying and ranking the ESG topics that are most important to your company and its…
