The French firm hopes to use its experience with France's largest enterprises and a zero-upfront-cost billing model to crack an already crowded U.S. market wide open. Read More

A study by researchers at the University of Texas finds that the embedded energy in wasted food is equal to 2 percent of the nation's annual energy budget; cutting food waste would save 350 million barrels of oil per year. Read More

IBM and Schneider Electric are joining forces to provide new smarter buildings solutions that combine robust data collection and powerful analytics, enabling owners to better manage energy use at their facilities and obtain greater savings. The partnership was one several announcements about new offerings, software, services and tools from IBM in its Smarter Planet campaign.   Read More

For many companies, sustainability goals are complicated by the uncertainty of how to get there in a financially responsible manner. A recent update of the U.N.'s Global Compact Model provides a six-step path to success. Read More

Five Walmart stores on the East Coast will be the first to test a new collection system for 28 types of trash that TerraCycle turns into new products. Read More

Autodesk has developed tools that enable architects and other building professionals fast and easy access to energy modeling early in the design process -- an industry first.   Read More

The 170-year-old company is in the midst of a rejuvenation, throwing its tools and experience behind a holistic energy management platform aimed at reducing energy use across the enterprise. Read More

 An ingredient found in tofu and soy milk can be used to make formaldehyde-free adhesive for plywood, furniture and other wood products. Read More

Fed up with sending their kids' dirty diapers to the local landfill, three Bay Area families launched a business two years ago aimed at turning soiled diapers into compost used on farms, golf courses and plant nurseries. Read More

In the wake of a complaint filed by an advocacy group, Ben & Jerry's will remove the phrase "all natural" on its products that contain partially hydrogenated soybean oil and other questionably natural ingredients. Read More