German Parliament Heading for 100 Percent Renewable Power
The German Reichstag is set to become the first parliamentary building in the world to use only renewable energy. Read More
Coca-Cola Aims for 'Water Neutrality'
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) released last week a report detailing the evolution of The Coca-Cola Co.'s water management strategy. Read More
The Death and Rebirth of "50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth"
50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth is back in print, updated for the 21st century. If that doesn't send a mild shiver down your spine, then you are under 25 years old. Read More
In Search of Green IT Governance
In the near future, environmental, financial, legislative and risk-related pressure will increasingly force organizations to govern and manage their IT in a green fashion. Read More
Agriculture and Biodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities for Agribusiness
Agriculture, as an industry that is both responsible for and most threatened by global climate change, faces a host of challenges to reach sustainability -- but a combination of traditional practices and new technologies offer promising solutions for the future of food. Read More
LEED Certifi-able vs. LEED Certified
In Boston, a new code requires all new construction over 50,000 square feet be LEED certifiable (note the suffix), which is a little like saying that buildings must be greenish. The code's stipulation of certifiable is a missed opportunity, a weak gesture by city leaders to promote sustainable development in Boston. Read More
How to Choose a Greener Graphics Card
Graphics cards are an often overlooked aspect of PC energy efficiency, and can be significant energy hogs. But with some simple rules of thumb and online tools, you can match a user's needs with the performance of a card and lower power consumption, heat generation and your price tag. Read More
Sustainable Packaging: Cost vs. Price
Manufacturers and their shareholders need to learn that moving to more sustainable packaging can and should be immensely profitable without an accompanying, unjustified price increase. Read More
Using the Power of Community to Green Small Business
(Episode 29): Many of the 26.8 million small businesses in the United States are turning green, and groups like the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies are working to spread the word of sustainability. GreenBiz Radio spoke with BALLE Program Director Mary Rick about how the six-year-old BALLE is bringing businesses and networks across the U.S. and Canada together. Read More
Nestle Reduces GHG Emissions, Packaging and Energy Use: Report
During the last 10 years, Nestle slashed its direct greenhouse gas emissions 16 percent and cut energy use 3 percent while at the same time, its production volume increase 76 percent. The company's bottled water products now use nearly a quarter less packaging, according to a new company report. Read More