Circular Economy

An overview of why global consumption is unsustainable and how businesses can help slow and rollback negative trends. Read More

Even the staunchest environmentalist might turn a blind eye when buying petroleum-ridden plastic Christmas gifts for the kids. Fortunately, a new sustainable bioplastic called ARBOFORM could make this moral dilemma a non-issue. Read More

Twenty-three beverage companies are scored on the based on their reduction of virgin content in containers, use of recycled content, activities related to recovery and recycling legislation and program, and communication of their recycling goals and efforts. Read More

Highlighting the risks from harmful materials in products, the toy maker has settled a lawsuit brought by 39 states after some of Mattel's toys were found to contain dangerous levels of lead. Read More

While recycling markets are drying up, the Florida-based company is opening up a new recycling stream for some items you won't find in curbside collection bins. Read More

Will consumers choose a "green" gas station over a regular one? New Hampshire's Simply Green gas station and "congreenience" store is banking on it. Customers can choose between two types of biofuels—5 percent and 10 percent blends. Both biofuels can fill up a car tank that does not have a converted engine. Consumers can also buy gasoline made with 10 percent ethanol. Read More

The tenth edition of the survey of major electronics manufacturers finds that although some companies are making progress, the overall goal of reducing electronics' climate impact has not yet taken hold in the industry. Read More

Household product maker Recycline will begin collecting used Brita water filters next year, turning them into toothbrushes, bowls and other items. Read More

This report from Rob Watson and GreenerBuildings.com represents the first integrated assessment of just how much impact green buildings have had on the country's land, water, energy, and material use. Read More

The New York Times is doing its part to save money with a novel light management system in its new 52 story tower. The energy-efficient system saves 70 percent more energy than the company's original benchmark. Read More