Circular Economy

Companies from industries as diverse as chocolates to newspapers are finding the financial and environmental benefits of switching from one-use packaging and shipping products to reusable boxes and pallets. Read More

Chemical company Genomatica has engineered a microorganism that can turn sugar in a raw material for making plastic and rubber industrial and consumer products. Read More

In this report from the U.S. General Accounting Office, the EPA's policies and practices on keeping toxic e-waste from being exported to developing nations for disposal are scrutinized and criticized. Read More

The ninth edition of the survey of major electronics manufacturers finds that many companies are making at least some progress, but Nokia regains the lead with improved takeback programs. Read More

A growing number of companies are taking on greater levels of responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products -- from point of manufacturing through to end of the life recycling. E-waste recycling is taking off, but obstacles remain to its widespread practice in North America. Read More

Research projects to study the effects of lighting, green building attributes and ventilation on K-12 students will receive about a quarter of the grants. Read More

In it's final report on bisphenol A, a chemical used to make hard plastics and epoxy resins, the U.S. government's National Toxicology Program says current human exposure to bisphenol A is of “some concern.” Read More

An HP laptop bundle exclusive to Wal-Mart minimizes packaging down to a couple plastic bags. Read More

This guide looks at 15 things to consider when designing products, including how to make parts recyclable, use less energy and make less waste. Read More

This study from Greenpeace looks at one unintended consequence of e-waste legislation like WEEE: an increase in pollution from toxic chemicals at sites in the developing world. Read More