Sowing seeds, reaping energy with Harvest Power

Paul Sellew, the CEO of the company that turns food and agricultural leftovers into energy, talks about community-building, the importance of organics management in renewable energy, and why compost and power are all entertwined. Read More

Why fuel-efficient cars are better for the economy and the earth

Detroit automakers posted big sales gains last month -- and it's almost entirely due to Detroit's shift from SUVs and other gas-guzzlers to smaller fuel-sipping cars and alternative-fuel vehicles. Read More

Intel saves money and energy with greener events

In the tech industry, events are as important to the vitality of a business as its products. The world's largest microchip maker realizes major savings by bringing aggressive sustainability practices to events and meetings. Read More

Is Foxconn driving Apple toward greater transparency?

After the Fair Labor Association found workplace violations at Apple's supplier Foxconn Technology Group, it looks like the electronics giant is becoming more transparent. Read More

Why trends in sustainability are good for business and education

An increasing demand for environmental literacy is prompting corporate America to invest in university programs -- a boon for education that also benefits business. .adslot-overlay {position: absolute; font-family: arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65); color: white !important; margin: 0; z-index: 2147483647; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;}.adslot-overlay-iframed {top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;}.slotname {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding: 3px 0 3px 6px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden;}.slotname span {text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-transform: capitalize;}.revenue {position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 0 3px 6px; vertial-align: middle; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); font-weight: bold; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;}.revenue .name {color: #ccc;}.revenue .horizontal .metric {display: inline-block; padding-right: 1.5em;}.revenue .horizontal .name {padding-right: 0.5em;}.revenue .vertical .metric {display: block; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;}.revenue .vertical .name, .revenue .vertical .value {display: block;}.revenue .square .metric, .revenue .button .metric {display: table-row;}.revenue .square .metric {line-height: 1.5em;}.revenue .square .name, .revenue .square .value, .revenue .button .value {display: table-cell;}.revenue .square .name {padding-right: 1.5em;}.revenue .button .name {display: block; margin-right: 0.5em; width: 1em; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: clip;}.revenue .button .name:first-letter {margin-right: 1.5em;}a.adslot-overlay:hover {border: 2px solid rgba(58,106,173,0.9);}a.adslot-overlay:hover .slotname {border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(81,132,210,0.9); background-color: rgba(58,106,173,0.9);}a.adslot-overlay:hover .revenue {border-top: 1px solid rgba(81,132,210,0.9); background-color: rgba(58,106,173,0.9);}div.adslot-overlay:hover {cursor: not-allowed; border: 2px solid rgba(64,64,64,0.9);}div.adslot-overlay:hover .slotname {border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.9); background-color: rgba(64,64,64,0.9);}div.adslot-overlay:hover .revenue {border-top: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.9); background-color: rgba(64,64,64,0.9);} Read More

The evolution of the tree hugger

Today's tree huggers are no less committed than their predecessors, but they use different strategies and tactics to pursue holistic goals. Read More

How Danone is pushing carbon further down its ingredients list

What's the carbon impact of banana yogurt? How about strawberry? Thanks to a new SAP system, Danone now knows the carbon footprints of each of its 35,000 products. Read More

Why Unilever is betting on open innovation for sustainability

What happens when global companies look outside their walls for sustainable innovation? They sometimes find it. Read More

France vs. US: Which work culture is more sustainable?

Forget all the stereotypes about French workers: The work culture differences between France and the U.S. are subtler than you might think -- and they affect the perception of sustainability. Read More

Verdantix offers a blueprint for green office buildings

Real estate developers and managers who fail to incorporate sustainability principles in commercial buildings could get shut out of the high-end market for corporate office space, Verdantix says. Read More