Circular Economy
Cintas Switches to Cleaner Detergent
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
A-B-C-Design: Engaging the Whole Company in Developing Sustainable Products
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
PSE&G Partners With Four N.J. Cities to Test LED Street Lights
The six- to 12-month tests involving 24 LED street lights place the Public Service Electric and Gas Company and the cities in which the tests are being conducted among a small but growing number of municipalities and utilities that are exploring application of LED technology to green public lighting. Read More
The Top Green Design Firms 2008
This first edition of the Top Green Design Firms, 100 companies are ranked based on their revenue from green building design projects. Read More
Guide to Greener Electronics – Version 8
Greenpeace updates its green electronics ranking tool by adding criteria related to energy and greenhouse gas emissions, causing many companies to score lower than previously. Read More
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