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

UPS Boosts Mileage 40% with Prototype Plastic Delivery Vans

UPS engineers have lowered fuel consumption of deliver vans by about 40 percent with a prototype vehicle made from rugged, lightweight ABS plastic.   Read More

Inside Method's Method of Design

Method offers an inside look at its packaging design philosophy and how it functions as a core component of the company's organizational thinking. Read More

Waste Management Takes Two Big Steps in the Composting Business

Waste Management Inc. is investing in the largest composting facility in the eastern U.S. and building a new composting site in Florida -- moves aimed at expanding WM's work in organics recycling and advancing the company's goal to transform its business model. Read More

Clorox Income Falls as Recession Slows Green Brands

Clorox's green brands aren't giving it the profit boosts they used to. Read More

Toshiba Steps Up E-Waste Recycling to Include Copiers

In addition to expanding ite e-waste takeback program, the company has reached record levels of materials recycled, growing 410 percent by weight since 2009. Read More

Johnson & Johnson's Strides Toward Sustainable Healthcare

Al Iannuzzi, Johnson & Johnson's senior director of Worldwide Health & Safety, provides an insider's look at the company's efforts in eco-leadership.   Read More

Ford Uses Recycled Carpet Under the Hood

 Ford put more than 4 million pounds of recycled carpet around vehicle engines last year. Read More

P&G Scorecard Puts Supply Chain on Notice

P&G's supplier environmental scorecard will now affect how the company rates suppliers, with rewards going to those that perform well and bring in innovative ideas. Read More

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A Sustainable Global Society: How Can Materials Chemistry Help?

This report looks at how materials chemistry can make bioplastics, chemical manufacturing, fuel cells, batteries and other infustries more sustainable. Read More