Levi Strauss Publishes List of Active Suppliers

Levi Strauss & Co. has published a list of all active owned-and-operated and contract factories producing Levi's, Dockers, and Levi Strauss Signature branded products. Read More

Six Industry Products First to Receive 'Cradle to Cradle' Certification

McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry has announced six products as the first to qualify for Cradle to Cradle certification. Read More

HSBC Goes Carbon Neutral Three Months Early

HSBC has become the first major bank to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to zero by reducing energy use, buying green electricity, and then offsetting the remaining CO2 emissions by investing in carbon projects. Read More

A Bold Plan for New Orleans

Alex Wilson, editor of Environmental Building News, lays out a ten-step plan for how to approach the reconstruction of New Orleans in a way that protects the environment while respecting the city's culture and the well-being of its residents. Read More

Hitachi Releases Water-Saving Dishwasher/Dryer

Hitachi Home & Life Solutions, Inc., a leading Japanese home appliance maker belonging to the Hitachi Group, released the industry's first dishwasher/dryer that uses nano-steam technology. Read More

Cars Can Run on Gas from Cow Manure, Study Shows

Methane gas derived from dairy manure offers a substitute for natural gas that can power motor vehicles, according to a new study released by a collaboration of energy, dairy, and environmental groups. Read More

18 Years on, 189 Countries Work to Protect the Ozone Layer

In September 1987, a few countries came together to initiate action to protect a global common good, abiding by the principles of collective action stated in the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. Read More

Ask the Green Architect: Top Ten Green Building Questions

Green architect Eric Corey Freed answers your questions on sustainable building performance, materials, and design. Read More

America's Top 10 Green Schools

It's back to school! The Green Guide unveils its picks for the cleanest, greenest educational facilities in the U.S. By Jane Holtz Kay Read More

Coca-Cola Japan Using Recycled PET Plastic in Labels

Coca-Cola Japan has started using new labels made from 10% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Read More