Circular Economy
Mazda Developing Bioplastics for Bumpers and Dashboards
The automaker has joined Hiroshima University and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology for the "Mazda Bioplastic Project." Read More
Sustainable Packaging — At What Cost?
Many people subscribe to the stereotype that being environmentally responsible carries a hefty price tag. A recent leap of faith into offering a new green packaging product, however, revealed that sustainable packaging doesn't always have to cost more. Read More
Innovations Review 2008
The first edition of what will be an annual report looks at innovative, effective green business strategies that are both good for business and the environment. Read More
The Promise and Pitfalls of E-Waste Takeback
Extended producer responsibility could end up being a burden for consumer electronics companies that fail to take proactive steps to develop a take-back program -- but there's no single blueprint to follow. Read More
Interest in Sustainable Furniture on the Rise
The launch of organizations like the Sustainable Furniture Council, as well as increased awareness of indoor air quality and deforestation, have led to a boom in sustainably produced and ecologically sensitive furniture products on the market. Read More
EU Scrap Vehicle Directive Will Shake Up Recycling
The European Union End-of-Life-Vehicle directive, imposed in October 2000, will have a significant impact on Europe's recycling market, delegates at a secondary aluminium meeting said on Wednesday. Read More
Awards Honor Corporate Conscience, Sustainability
Proving themselves environmental stewards in the eyes of at least 18 independent judges, a half-dozen American and international companies have been tapped to receive honors at The Center for Responsibility in Business’s 15th annual Corporate Conscience Awards. Read More
'Bucky Balls' Buoy New Organic Superconductor
Scientists from Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs have shown that soccer ball-shaped carbon molecules known as bucky balls can act as superconductors at relatively warm temperatures, raising hopes for inexpensive, power loss-free organic electronics and other practical applications such as quantum computers. Read More
Draft National Toxicology Program Brief on Bisphenol A
The National Toxicology Program examines studies of the effects BPA can have on development, and makes conclusions about the possible effects it could have on humans. Read More
Five Simple Ways to Help Your IT Infrastructure Go Green
If you're an IT pro, though, going green may well be new to you, and you may not know where to begin. So here are five simple ways to get started going green. You'll be surprised how simple it is to get started, and how quickly you'll start seeing results. Read More
