Circular Economy
The Four Facets of Next-Gen Environmental Design
Finding a path to sustainable growth will require global collaboration and eco-innovation on an unprecedented scale. To accomplish this, we need to take a fresh look at a business practice called Design for Environment. Read More
Apple: We're Coming Clean on the True Cost of Green
Plenty of technology and IT vendors tell you they're the greenest companies on the planet. Apple, though, recently updated its Web site to reveal in great detail exactly where its greenhouse emissions come from --- and to provide information about the the environmental impacts of its products. Read More
SIGG CEO: I'm Sorry
Steve Wasik apologizes for not revealing the presence of bisphenol A in early models of his company's reusable water bottles, and explains how being a green CEO means much more than just environmental stewardship. Read More
HealthyStuff.org Reveals Chemicals in Pet Toys, School Supplies, Purses
The newly-launched HealthyStuff.org lists what chemicals like lead, mercury and PVC are found in more than 900 products, including children's school supplies, purses, car seats, automobiles and pet toys. Read More
Green Design with Life Cycle in Mind
This paper proposes that ecological accounting through the use of analytical tools—such as Life Cycle Assessment—and standard practices that measure environmental impact is an element of good product engineering and design. Read More
Japan's Obsession with Perfection May Be Thwarting Sustainability
How well can the three Rs -- reduce, reuse, recycle -- function in a country where spotless perfection -- from produce to cars to clothes -- is the benchmark of daily life? Read More
How SIGG Lost My Trust
I waited to write this post until after I had the opportunity to speak with SIGG CEO Steve Wasik. I am still disappointed. Read More
PACT Underwear Blends Organic Cotton, Nonprofits and Short Supply Chains
Newly-launched underwear company PACT infuses social and environmental values in its supply chain and sales, and throughout its development it's made some tough decisions over what materials to use and where to manufacture. Read More
Inside Walmart's Sustainability Consortium
The co-directors of Walmart's Sustainability Consortium, one key plank of the company's larger Sustainability Index, explain how the group will work -- and what companies get for the six-figure price of admission. Read More
Learning from the Korean Green IT Strategy
This report from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation explores the ways that South Korea is embracing green IT strategies, and how the U.S. and other countries can benefit from their experiences. Read More