GreenerDesign Staff

New research from Forrester looks at environmentally and socially responsible products and services, asking consumer product strategists what factors - both inside and outside of companies - are driving greener products. Read More

The WorldFirst racecar, developed at the University of Warwick's Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre, claims to be the world's first Formula 3 race car manufactured from sustainable and renewable materials. Read More

Green Earth Technologies' G-Oil, which is based on animal fat instead of petrochemicals, will be used in all of the safety trucks for the American Le Mans Series, and was recently certified as meeting the same standards as typical engine oils. Read More

Although using plastic poster billboards instead of paper might not seem like a greener move, the new plastic posters in use are more recyclable, weigh less and last longer. Read More

A secretion that protects hippos from the sun also keeps insects and microorganisms away, and could be an inspiration for multi-purpose sunblocks. Read More

Happy Family's new baby food snacks are sold in containers leftover from when Method switched its cleaning wipes packaging. Read More

As part of its ongoing review of chemicals, Canada plans to ban the use of four substances from cosmetics. The government will further investigate some of the substances and possibly ban them from other products. Read More

Genecor's BioIsoprene is a bio-based version of isoprene, a chemical used to produce rubber that is typically is derived from petrochemicals. Read More

Almost four years after the launch of its Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, Patagonia details the progress it's made, and the obstacles it faces, in making all of its products recyclable. Read More

Kellogg's is testing out redesigned cereal boxes that are shorter and deeper than common boxes, and that come with less packaging. Read More