The Challenges in Making the Move to Virtualization

Virtualization is one of the most important eco-friendly moves a data center can make and, undeniably, one of the smartest from the pure IT-technology perspective. In this feature, Andrew Binstock explains simple solutions to some of the stumbling blocks in going virtual. Read More

DHL, FedEx Improve Climate Records

New Climate Counts scores show most major shippers are striding toward better measurement, reduction and communication of their climate impacts. Read More

Behind the Green Door: Dreamscapes to Recycle Sex Toys

While recycling markets are drying up, the Florida-based company is opening up a new recycling stream for some items you won't find in curbside collection bins. Read More

Shangri-La Construction to Unveil World's Most Sustainable Aircraft Hangar

We've heard a lot of talk recently about improving aircraft sustainability, but Shangri-La Construction is taking the aircraft industry to a new level of green-ness with the world's most sustainable aircraft hangar. Read More

Wal-Mart: A Bully for the Greater Good

As the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart has long been a powerful force in the global economy -- a bully, its critics would say. These days, though, the company is winning praise for using its leverage -- that's a polite term for bullying -- to protect the environment and help the poor. Read More

Underwriting Green Buildings

For years it has been quietly stated by knowledgeable professionals that green buildings will attain competitive superiority in a down market where there is a flight to quality. That time has arrived, says green building finance expert Dan Winters. Read More

Bioplastic Awards: Compostable Salad Bags and Candy Wrappers

The third Bioplastics Awards were announced this week, recognizing compostable salad bags, candy packaging and replacements for foam packaging. Read More

Florida Power & Light Breaks Ground on World's First Hybrid Solar Plant

When it goes online in 2010, Florida Power & Light Company's hybrid plant will also be the second largest solar energy facility in the world and is expected to provide 75 megawatts of solar thermal capacity while directly displacing fossil fuel use, the utility said. Read More

Study: Green Roofs Reduce Buildings' Energy Consumption

According to researchers at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, green roofs are more than just eye candy—they can also reduce building temperature, serve as insulation, and reduce noise pollution. Read More

New Hampshire Opens First Biodiesel Gas Station and "Congreenience" Store

Will consumers choose a "green" gas station over a regular one? New Hampshire's Simply Green gas station and "congreenience" store is banking on it. Customers can choose between two types of biofuels—5 percent and 10 percent blends. Both biofuels can fill up a car tank that does not have a converted engine. Consumers can also buy gasoline made with 10 percent ethanol. Read More