Circular Economy
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
Atlanta Declares Itself a 'Zero Waste Zone'
The Zero Waste Zone was announced last week through a partnership between local restaurants and the convention center that will divert tons of garbage, food scraps and used cooking oil from landfills. Read More
Herman Miller's Iconic Aeron Chair Goes Cradle to Cradle
After three years of re-engineering, Herman Miller's 15-year-old Aeron chair has earned Cradle to Cradle certification. Read More
Carl's Jr. Opens Green Restaurant, Aims to Make It a Company Prototype
The CEO for CKE Restaurants Inc. cut the ribbon on his firm's new eco-friendly Carl's Jr. this week with a goal of making it the flagship for the company's green building efforts. Read More