Circular Economy
The Revolution in the Laundry Room
Over the past several years, the look of the laundry detergent aisle of your supermarket has completely changed, driven largely by Method, and followed by the sector's biggest players. Read More
Rebounces Gives Tennis Balls Longer Lives
Rebounces wants to give tennis balls longer lives by repressurizing them and putting them back on the court. Read More
Starbucks Tackles Green Goals Except One: Recycling
From buying green power to reducing the amount of water it uses, Starbucks is on track to meet the majority of its long-term environmental goals, the coffee giant said Monday. One high-profile impact continues to vex the company: recycling. Read More
America's Most- and Least Wasteful Cities Unveiled
For the second year in a row, Nalgene is ranking the country's 25 biggest cities on just how wasteful they are. The results may surprise you. Read More
The Twins' Target Field Scores as a Green Building All-Star
Target Field, the Minnesota Twins' new $545 million ballpark, has earned LEED-Silver certification, becoming the second Major League Baseball stadium to pass muster under the standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council. Read More
GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours
General Electric will start selling a 40-watt LED bulb later this year that will last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, which are being phased out in the U.S. Read More
Hanes EcoSmart Clothes Recycle Cotton, Upcycle Plastic Bottles
Hanes has launched new fleece products made with recycled plastic bottles and socks that are more than half recycled cotton. Read More
Can Green IT Be as Simple as Changing Your Font?
The University of Wisconsin is using Century Gothic instead of Arial for its email system; the school says the move will save 30 percent on printer ink. Read More
Unilever Leads Food and Beverage Industry on Sustainability
Unilever's early efforts and comprehensive sustainability platform propelled the London-based company to the top of its sector in the latest Tomorrow's Value Rating. Nestle and Danone followed behind in second and third place, with PepsiCo and Coca-Cola rounding out the top five. Read More
Lotus Leaf Demonstrates Business Case for Bio-Inspired Products
Self-cleaning paint inspired by the Lotus Effect is one of the standout stories of bio-inspired design. Read on for a look at how it came to be, and what it takes for a product inspired by nature to be successful. Read More