Circular Economy
How the business of biomimicry is happening at the zoo
Nature and tech are partnering at the San Diego Zoo's Centre for Bioinspiration. Read More
Inside the Cradle to Cradle Institute
Cradle to Cradle certification has moved forward in fits and starts. Is it finally ready for prime time? Read More
Microsoft Research tackles ecosystem modeling
Working with the United Nations, Microsoft Research is undertaking the task of digitizing the way we understand the global carbon cycle to offer novel software tools for other researchers. Read More
The year in biomimicry: Robots inspired by cheetahs and moon jellies
The top 10 bio-inspired ideas of 2012. Read More
How Starbucks plans to reduce its paper cup waste
The coffee chain unveils a new program aimed at changing customer behavior. Read More
5 ways exploring biology drives creativity
Step away slowly from the computer and go outside. Don't worry, you're still working. You're just outside. Read More
Can mechanical engineers build a case for sustainable design?
What a recent survey from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers tells us about how companies are leveraging products and business models designed for sustainability. Read More
Biophilia and innovation: Can changing your view change your worldview?
Improving the design of our built environment can actually work for us at a deeply biological level. Read More
Why beauty wards off obsolescence
The environmental impact of a product can stem largely from what it looks like. Read More
Tube tied: Why millions of CRTs are being stockpiled, not recycled
Millions of old TV tubes tell a story of a recycling infrastructure that is out of whack. Read More
