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