Design
How one engineer's birdwatching made Japan's bullet train better
A high-speed rail operator needed its trains to be faster and quieter. Its manager turned to owls and kingfishers for inspiration. Read More
How to measure the ROI of LEED
Measuring the costs and benefits of LEED certification is easier now that multiple studies have shown green buildings sell for higher prices and draw higher rents. Read More
Sustainable fashion design: Thinking outside the index
The industry needs to focus on both sustainable production and consumption of clothing. Read More
Green cleaning company Method acquired by Ecover
San Francisco and Belgium-based competitors come together to create world's largest green cleaning company. Read More
Mushrooms and bamboo? Dell delves into packaging alternatives
Say goodbye to plastic and peanuts. Use these 3 biodegradable and compostable materials instead. Read More
Racing to the top: 10 green Olympic facts
Features range from real-time energy monitoring to the world's first recyclable stadium to an athlete's village with a green future. Read More
Why green chemistry is a major driver of product innovation
Better-designed and greener ways have taken root among researchers and industry, and it's not just about removing hazardous chemicals from the hood. Read More
Why the planet wins in the race to 40 mpg
More and more cars are breaking this threshold. Why has it become such a sacred goal, and what's the impact on the environment? Read More
Green vs. gray infrastructure: When nature trumps concrete
Natural ecosystems can meet the infrastructure demands of the 21st century in ways that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. Read More
How Sprint pushes the envelope on paper waste
Frustrated by slow uptake of digital billing, the telecom giant has just launched a reusable envelope for paper bills, a move that will save 400 tons of paper and more than 10 million gallons of water per year. Read More