How Walmart Became a Force for Nature
A new book offers the first in-depth look at the many overlapping forces that drove the green makeover of Walmart -- and what that makeover means for the world. Read More
Japan Leads World in Harnessing IT for Sustainability
A new ranking of green IT leadership finds Japan far out in front in its successes to use IT to reduce its carbon footprint. Denmark and Germany tie for second, while the U.S. fails to place in the top 10. Read More
What Women Really Want in Green Products
For those who have read recent articles about the fall in sales of green products and the supposed demise of green marketing, I offer another view: I see an opportunity. Read More
How to Choose Product LCA Software To Resolve Supply Chain Challenges
The demand for lifecycle assessments projects has led to a boom as software makers flood the market with solutions. Here's how your firm can choose the right LCA tool. Read More
The Water Industry: A Massive Market Bubbles to the Surface
At the H2O Global Water Summit in Toronto last week, world-leading companies and authorities on the coming water crisis assessed the state of the market for water technology. Here are five reasons why you should be watching your water. Read More
Green Marketing: It's Alive but Needs a Makeover
Green waves come and go. Each time the tide rises a little higher. Read More
What's the Solution for the Curse of Conflict Minerals?
The new law requiring U.S. public companies that use tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold to trace them back to their source calls for unprecedented transparency in supply chains. But will it end the "minerals curse" that hangs over materials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Read More
Turner Construction Wins Big with Green Building
With almost 200 LEED-certified projects to its credit and another 230 LEED-registered projects in progress, Turner is one of the biggest construction companies in the U.S. Read More
How to Pack Lighter and Tighter for Eco-Smart Shipping
Smart companies have found that eliminating unnecessary packaging and increasing load factor cuts fuel costs, lowers shipping costs per unit, improves asset utilization and reduces emissions. Read More
Transparency, Regulations Drive LCA Popularity
Interest in life cycle assessments has exploded as companies realize the benefits of knowing nitty-gritty details of their products' impacts and aim to stay ahead of regulations. Read More