Design

In it's final report on bisphenol A, a chemical used to make hard plastics and epoxy resins, the U.S. government's National Toxicology Program says current human exposure to bisphenol A is of “some concern.” Read More

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

This guide looks at 15 things to consider when designing products, including how to make parts recyclable, use less energy and make less waste. 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

This first edition of the Top Green Design Firms, 100 companies are ranked based on their revenue from green building design projects. Read More

The automaker has joined Hiroshima University and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology for the "Mazda Bioplastic Project." Read More