Brita Finds New Life for Used Water Filters

Household product maker Recycline will begin collecting used Brita water filters next year, turning them into toothbrushes, bowls and other items. Read More

The Environmental Impacts of Green Buildings

There's no question that green buildings represent one of the genuine success stories of green business -- but just how big of an impact have they had? Our newest report looks in-depth at the real impact of the green building movement. Read More

BP Solar Closing Australian Cell Manufacturing Plant

In the midst of our excitement abut renewable energy, it's important to remember that no business sector is immune to the current financial crisis — including the solar industry. BP Solar has announced that it will stop producing solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels at its Sydney Olympic park plant in March 2009. Read More

The New York Times Building Achieves 70 Percent Lighting Energy Savings

The New York Times is doing its part to save money with a novel light management system in its new 52 story tower. The energy-efficient system saves 70 percent more energy than the company's original benchmark. Read More

Ricoh to Build Times Square's First Solar and Wind-Powered Billboard

Times Square isn't exactly known as a haven of sustainability, but Ricoh Americas Corporation is trying to make the tourist mecca just a little bit greener with a $3 million solar and wind-powered billboard. Read More

UPS Goes Green with Paperless Printer

UPS has found a way to reduce its paper-waste problem with a new combination scanner and paperless printing device designed by HP. Read More

Cadbury Cuts Water Use 10 Percent

The United Kingdom-based candy maker also trimmed energy use and predicts it will cut carbon dioxide emissions 10 percent by 2010. Read More

Is Environmental Sustainability an Oxymoron?

When we learn about sustainability, it is usually characterized by the euphemism "the triple bottom line." Some people refer to this as the three pillars. Business sustainbility expert Robert Pojasek writes on the importance of all three responsibilities. Read More

OpenEco.org: Great Resource for Tracking Your Greenness

If you're looking for a new tool to help you track your effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, you'll find the free OpenEco.org a great resource. The site has been around a while, but recently was revamped. If you know of it, but haven't used it for a while, it's worth checking again. And if you've never used it, now is a good time to try it. Read More

Guayakí Switches to Biodegradable Bags and Saves

Guayakí, a company that sells tea-like yerba maté, has switched from plastic to biodegradable cellophane bags, reducing costs along with its impact on the environment. Read More