Circular Economy
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
10 things General Motors learned about going landfill-free
How the automaker put the brakes on waste in more than 100 manufacturing facilities. Read More
How one engineer's birdwatching made Japan's bullet train better
A high-speed rail operator needed its trains to be faster and quieter. Its manager turned to owls and kingfishers for inspiration. Read More
How to measure the ROI of LEED
Measuring the costs and benefits of LEED certification is easier now that multiple studies have shown green buildings sell for higher prices and draw higher rents. Read More
Sustainable fashion design: Thinking outside the index
The industry needs to focus on both sustainable production and consumption of clothing. Read More
Green cleaning company Method acquired by Ecover
San Francisco and Belgium-based competitors come together to create world's largest green cleaning company. Read More
From pastry to plastic: Starbucks finds sweet spot for food waste
Rather than rely on petroleum for creating plastics, Hong Kong researchers extracted succinic acid from cookies and croissants. Read More
Mushrooms and bamboo? Dell delves into packaging alternatives
Say goodbye to plastic and peanuts. Use these 3 biodegradable and compostable materials instead. Read More