Design
'Self-Healing' Concrete Could Double Lifespan of Bridges
Scientists at the National Research Council in Canada have developed a new type of concrete that could improve the safety and durability of the highly energy-intensive construction material. Read More
What's the Solution for the Curse of Conflict Minerals?
The new law requiring U.S. public companies that use tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold to trace them back to their source calls for unprecedented transparency in supply chains. But will it end the "minerals curse" that hangs over materials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Read More
Transparency, Regulations Drive LCA Popularity
Interest in life cycle assessments has exploded as companies realize the benefits of knowing nitty-gritty details of their products' impacts and aim to stay ahead of regulations. Read More
UPS Boosts Mileage 40% with Prototype Plastic Delivery Vans
UPS engineers have lowered fuel consumption of deliver vans by about 40 percent with a prototype vehicle made from rugged, lightweight ABS plastic. Read More
Inside Method's Method of Design
Method offers an inside look at its packaging design philosophy and how it functions as a core component of the company's organizational thinking. Read More
Clorox Income Falls as Recession Slows Green Brands
Clorox's green brands aren't giving it the profit boosts they used to. Read More
Johnson & Johnson's Strides Toward Sustainable Healthcare
Al Iannuzzi, Johnson & Johnson's senior director of Worldwide Health & Safety, provides an insider's look at the company's efforts in eco-leadership. Read More
Ford Uses Recycled Carpet Under the Hood
Ford put more than 4 million pounds of recycled carpet around vehicle engines last year. Read More
P&G Scorecard Puts Supply Chain on Notice
P&G's supplier environmental scorecard will now affect how the company rates suppliers, with rewards going to those that perform well and bring in innovative ideas. Read More
A Sustainable Global Society: How Can Materials Chemistry Help?
This report looks at how materials chemistry can make bioplastics, chemical manufacturing, fuel cells, batteries and other infustries more sustainable. Read More
