Billboards Switch From Paper and Paste to Recyclable Plastic

Although using plastic poster billboards instead of paper might not seem like a greener move, the new plastic posters in use are more recyclable, weigh less and last longer. Read More

Calculating the Gross National Trash

How can we aim our economy in the right direction if we don't know where we are? Read More

Old Tires Become Timberland Boot Soles

Timberland's fall collection will include 200,000 pairs of shoes made with Green Rubber, a material made primarily from reused car tires. Read More

Disney Aims for Zero Carbon Emissions, Zero Waste in New Environmental Goals

The Walt Disney Company details a set of long- and near-term environmental goals in its first comprehensive corporate responsibility report for the recreation and entertainment empire of media networks, theme parks, resorts, cruise and travel tours, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media businesses. Read More

Patagonia's Clothing Recycling Program: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead

Almost four years after the launch of its Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, Patagonia details the progress it's made, and the obstacles it faces, in making all of its products recyclable. Read More

Method Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification for 20 Cleaning Products

Twenty of Method's body cleaning products have earned Cradle to Cradle certification, an achievement that will puts more Cradle to Cradle products in the consumer marketplace. Read More

Ditto Hangers Debut At Adidas Store

Recycled-paperboard Ditto Hangers made especially for Adidas are making their first appearance as Adidas begins to open up its SLVR stores. Read More

Portland Company Resoles Worn Out Patagonia Shoes

Oregon-based Mountain Soles can now resole four types of Patagonia Footwear soles, found on many of the company's most popular items. Read More

Lawsuit Seeks Ingredient Disclosure from Tide, Palmolive, Other Major Cleaners

A coalition of environmental and health groups have filed suit against four major cleaning product manufacturers to get them to disclose the ingredients they use. Read More

Think You Know Green IT? Take This Pop Quiz and Find Out

Think you're up to speed on Green IT and green computing? Here's a chance to test just how much you really know. Answer the following ten questions and then rate yourself from Know-Nothing to Maven. Read More