Design
How the zero-waste economy benefits everyone
In a truly circular economy where waste becomes nutrients, economic growth would be decoupled from environmental restraints. See who is leading the way. Read More
How Fairphone is dialed in on supply chain sustainability
The crowdfunded start-up brings social awareness to phone manufacturing. Read More
Shape means strength, from a Boeing Dreamliner to a Bone Chair
Vehicle makers cut costs — and the fuel needed to move a plane or car's mass — with software that uses biomimicry principles. Read More
Building toward sustainable, resilient cities in 2050
Five innovators share their visions for the future of urban areas. Read More
Janine Benyus: Nature has answers, if we ask the right questions
As more companies use biomimicry to fuel product innovation, here's how one of the field's pioneers is championing the movement. Read More
Why Philips' EcoDesign play is paying off in more than one way
The company's 10-year EcoDesign strategy is paying off, and not just in reputation. In 2013 its "green" electronics and technologies made up more than half of its sales. Read More
13 new apps to fight climate change
Combat global warming from your smartphone? Here are finalists from Esri's Climate Resilience App Challenge. Read More
How transportation is driving toward sustainabilty in 2050
Five innovators share their visions for the future of transportation. Read More
Efficiency and performance meet in BMW’s electric i3
Holistic design and advanced lightweight materials set this carbon-fiber sedan apart from the pack. It's also fun to drive. Read More
Plastic costs the environment $75 billion each year, report says
Blame the food sector as the worst offender to natural capital, particularly the oceans, says this U.N. study. Read More
