Design

Coca-Cola trimmed the weight of its drink cans 5 percent, saving mountains of aluminum waste in the European Union. Read More

The computing giant has developed consulting offerings that look at material selection, packaging, end-of-life management and other life cycle issues. Read More

Companies from industries as diverse as chocolates to newspapers are finding the financial and environmental benefits of switching from one-use packaging and shipping products to reusable boxes and pallets. Read More

Chemical company Genomatica has engineered a microorganism that can turn sugar in a raw material for making plastic and rubber industrial and consumer products. Read More

An HP laptop bundle exclusive to Wal-Mart minimizes packaging down to a couple plastic bags. Read More

Product development has always operated at the intersection of business, technology, and people. Now, it is time to add one more factor to the equation: the environment. Read More

Beauty products company Aveda is taking its bottle cap recycling program nationwide, collecting plastic bottle caps to turn into new caps. Read More

Uniform suppler Cintas is transitioning all of its washing facilities to use detergent that biodegrades faster and has less impact on the environment than its previous detergent. Read More

Given the sheer number of items we purchase, use and throw away every year, it's no surprise that consumer products are the ultimate drivers of carbon emissions. As a result product design is a critical component for companies seeking to address climate change. Read More

The six- to 12-month tests involving 24 LED street lights place the Public Service Electric and Gas Company and the cities in which the tests are being conducted among a small but growing number of municipalities and utilities that are exploring application of LED technology to green public lighting. Read More