Circular Economy

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

Product development has always operated at the intersection of business, technology, and people. Now, it is time to add one more factor to the equation: the environment. Read More

USA Gypsum has added a new product to its line of gypsum made from recycled drywall waste. Read More

Beauty products company Aveda is taking its bottle cap recycling program nationwide, collecting plastic bottle caps to turn into new caps. Read More

Uniform suppler Cintas is transitioning all of its washing facilities to use detergent that biodegrades faster and has less impact on the environment than its previous detergent. Read More

Given the sheer number of items we purchase, use and throw away every year, it's no surprise that consumer products are the ultimate drivers of carbon emissions. As a result product design is a critical component for companies seeking to address climate change. Read More