Sprint, Staples, Kimberly-Clark: the litmus test for wheat-straw paper

Wireless giant teams with Woody Harrelson-backed startup in an industry-first test aimed at reducing dependence on wood pulp. Read More

How a tiny diesel-powered island is becoming a U.S. wind hub

Island living often comes at a high price when it comes to energy. Just off the coast of Rhode Island, tiny Block Island is in providing an example of why that doesn't have to be the case. Read More

How Eileen Fisher, other brands are rinsing toxics from clothes

Sensitized to growing concern, manufacturers are paying increased attention to hazardous substances in our wardrobe’s supply chain. Read More

Unilever wants you to reinvent sustainable living

A new phase of its Foundry collaboration initiative seeks input from the general public and entrepreneurs on three "grand challenges." Read More

NRDC: How we can transform 'the building blocks of life'

Yerina Mugica, leader of the Center for Market Innovation, reveals the power of partnering on energy, shelter, water and food. Read More

Can we (should we) put a price tag on nature?

Are companies actually starting to base decisions on natural capital? From Coca-Cola to China, this report tracks the signs of change. Read More

Ship efficiency technologies ready to set sail

With banks casting a leery eye at fuel-gobbling vessels, shipowners turn to speedy retrofits to take advantage of wind power. Read More

How She Leads: Mary Anne Cannon, Pratt & Whitney

This engineer and former operations manager is leading her company's pursuit of aggressive sustainability goals while ramping up sales. Read More

When convenience is the enemy of energy conservation

Automatic bill pay lets customers tune out, ignoring the money and energy they waste. How can we make life smoother and yet sustainable? Read More

Will 'floatovoltaics' become the next big thing?

Solar panels can float in water, slowing evaporation while sparing land. Installations are all over the world and in some surprising bodies of water. Read More