Method Introduces 8x Concentrated Detergent
Method's newest laundry detergent is four times more concentrated than the 2x-concentrated detergents that have become the norm on store shelves, providing great reductions in materials, energy and carbon emissions. Read More
The Year in Biomimicry: Fins For Humans, The Aquapenguin and Robots With Whiskers
It's time to review last year's bio-inspired products and services and pick my favorites, and, since this is my “sandbox,” I have decided to shamelessly name my awards the Tommies. Read More
Why We Need a Cultural Revolution in Consumption
No matter how many environmental wins we achieve, the most important change possible is the one that is hardest for businesses and mainstream environmental groups to embrace: Consuming less is the only solution. Read More
Minnesota Twins Team Up with Pentair to Slash Water Use
The Minnesota Twins and Pentair Inc., working with sports sponsorship agency GreenMark, are installing a rainwater recycling system that's custom-designed for Target Field and promises to reduce the new ballpark's need for city water by more than half. Read More
15 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Attain Green Globes Certification
Fifteen Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in 10 states have received Green Globes green building ratings under the assessment system administered by the Green Building Initiative. Read More
Chinese Manufacturers Replace Lead With Another Dangerous Metal
An investigation into jewelry made for kids and teens found that some manufacturers are replacing lead, which is now heavily regulated under U.S. law, with cadmium, a heavy metal that is dangerous as well. Read More
Can China Turn Cotton Green?
Producing "natural" cotton clothing is a huge and filthy global business that, Chinese-commissioned research shows, will be extremely difficult to clean up. Read More
Why the Triple Bottom Line Matters More Than Ever
The concept of a triple bottom line, where social and environmental factors are considered along with economic ones, is also getting a lot of attention. Is this another business fad? I don't think so. Read More
zBoards Turn Recycled Paper Into Furniture
While flatpacking has become one of the major green moves of the furniture industry, Way Basics is changing the material that goes into furniture with its recycled paper zBoards. Read More
NYC's '1,000 Green Supers' Program Lands $2.8M Federal Grant
The U.S. Labor Department's release this week of $100 million in Recovery Act funds for green job training includes a nearly $3 million grant to New York City's innovative energy efficiency education program for building superintendents. Read More