Design
How the Earthwards program helps J&J design greener products
J&J's senior EHS head describes how this sustainable development program has led to reduced packaging and energy use. Read More
Three ways to bring nature-inspired ideas to market
Creating products from bio-inspired ideas isn't easy, but three groups have found ways to bridge the development gap. Read More
Puma steps up game with Cradle to Cradle certification
Puma designs a new line of biodegradable and recyclable products to be among the first to meet C2C criteria. Read More
How the business of biomimicry is happening at the zoo
Nature and tech are partnering at the San Diego Zoo's Centre for Bioinspiration. Read More
Inside the Cradle to Cradle Institute
Cradle to Cradle certification has moved forward in fits and starts. Is it finally ready for prime time? Read More
Microsoft Research tackles ecosystem modeling
Working with the United Nations, Microsoft Research is undertaking the task of digitizing the way we understand the global carbon cycle to offer novel software tools for other researchers. Read More
The year in biomimicry: Robots inspired by cheetahs and moon jellies
The top 10 bio-inspired ideas of 2012. Read More
5 ways exploring biology drives creativity
Step away slowly from the computer and go outside. Don't worry, you're still working. You're just outside. Read More
Can mechanical engineers build a case for sustainable design?
What a recent survey from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers tells us about how companies are leveraging products and business models designed for sustainability. Read More
Biophilia and innovation: Can changing your view change your worldview?
Improving the design of our built environment can actually work for us at a deeply biological level. Read More