Circular Economy
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
Toys 'R' Us Unveils New Line of Green Toys
A little more than a month after tightening its product safety requirements Toys "R" Us has launched a new line of environmentally friendly toys. Read More
In Search of Green IT Governance
In the near future, environmental, financial, legislative and risk-related pressure will increasingly force organizations to govern and manage their IT in a green fashion. Read More
LEED Certifi-able vs. LEED Certified
In Boston, a new code requires all new construction over 50,000 square feet be LEED certifiable (note the suffix), which is a little like saying that buildings must be greenish. The code's stipulation of certifiable is a missed opportunity, a weak gesture by city leaders to promote sustainable development in Boston. Read More
Sustainable Packaging: Cost vs. Price
Manufacturers and their shareholders need to learn that moving to more sustainable packaging can and should be immensely profitable without an accompanying, unjustified price increase. Read More
Nokia Starts Recycling in East Africa, Apple To Take Back iPods, Phones
Apple announced it will now take back and recycle iPods and any cell phones, and Nokia has is creating cell phone recycling programs in East Africa. Read More
Dell's New Rules in Leadership for Business and the Environment
Dell is now using its direct model in new ways to showcase the company's environmental commitment, which it has identified as a key strategy for future growth. Read More
LEED Innovation & Design Credit Catalog Now Online
The catalog contains a listing of proven green building strategies that have been successful on previous LEED-certified projects. Read More
Clorox and Sierra Club Announce Branding Partnership
The Clorox Company has formed a partnership with the Sierra Club as part of the company's launch of Green Works, a new line of natural cleaning products made from plant-based ingredients. Read More
More Steps Toward Eco-Friendliness: Lead-Free, Halogen-Free and Energy Efficiency
Manufacturers are taking strides to make IT products more efficient and with less hazardous materials. For many products, a relatively quick and simple assessment can be completed by focusing on three primary areas: material content, energy consumption and end of life considerations. Read More