GreenBiz Editors

Carpetmaker Interface Flooring Systems has partnered with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the city of LaGrange to convert naturally occurring methane gas from the local landfill into a green energy source to fuel two heaters and a boiler at Interface’s nearby Kyle plant. Read More

UPS recently completed a three-month overhaul of the preventive maintenance process for its 70,000 delivery vehicles. The new procedures will reduce oil use by 330,000 quarts and save an estimated $3 million annually. Read More

The lead-acid battery remains as the nation’s most highly recycled consumer product, according to a new study by the nonprofit Battery Council International. Read More

Fairchild Semiconductor has initiated conversion of all its products to lead-free finish packages. Read More

Staples has introduced a new program that raises money for U.S. public schools by recycling used inkjet and laser toner cartridges. Read More

The British government’s Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 53 companies last year for not recycling or recovering packaging waste, an increase of 66%. Read More

A joint study by the U.N. and U.K.-based SustainAbility reveals that more nongovernmental organizations are making strategic decisions to engage with business and governments in an effort to reform market systems. Read More

Citigroup has announced that all of its Citibank, Global Corporate and Investment Bank, and Global Investment Management locations in the U.S. have committed to purchasing copy paper with 30% post-consumer recycled content. Read More

Intel employees at all seven Hillsboro locations can now choose Food Alliance-certified products on their lunch break, thanks to a unique relationship between Intel, Bon Appétit, and Food Alliance. Read More

Whole Foods Market has announced that it is the first national grocer to have its retail operations designated as "Certified Organic" by Quality Assurance International. Read More