Circular Economy
Hair and Mushrooms: The Next Big Thing for Oil Spill Cleanup?
An unlikely tool has emerged to help hundreds of volunteers soak up globules of bunker oil spilled from a cargo ship that hit the Bay Bridge earlier this month. Read More
Target to Make Less Toxic Toys and Children's Products
The retailer announced a plan to reduce or eliminate the amounts of PVC used in its child and infant products, shower curtains and packaging as a way to minimize the negative health effects of exposure to phthalates and lead. Read More
Eco-Cities Take Root
Public policy, innovative companies, breakthroughs in sustainable design and consumer demand are all converging to reimagine and reshape human habitat, starting in an unlikely place: Chinese gated communities. Read More
The Marriage of Prefab and Sustainability
While they may seem like an odd couple, prefabricated housing -- in which most of a home's structure is pre-built in a factory then assembled on-site -- is an oddly natural partner for the green movement. Read More
In Memoriam: Important Leadership Lessons From Anita Roddick
The recent passing of Body Shop founder lacked the kind of coverage in the U.S. press befitting a woman with her legacy. But Anita had important lessons for business leaders and especially those who are positioning their companies at the forefront of sustainability. Read More
A tale of two circles
What's commonly referred to as municipal solid waste is only a small slice of the waste pie. And that could be a problem for companies. Read More
Dell, HP, Microsoft and Apple Seen as Greenest Tech Companies
U.S. consumers view Dell, HP, Microsoft and Apple as the greenest tech companies of the land at a time when green factors are emerging as a "critical-mass" consideration, according to a new survey released by Ipsos Insight. Read More
ASU's Biodesign Institute Earns Arizona's First LEED Platinum Rating
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University has garnered the highest designation for environmentally friendly design and construction from the USGBC. Read More
Sony Develops Bio-Battery Powered by Glucose
Sony's new bio-battery that uses the sugar in carbohydrates to generate electricity -- as an example, the company demonstrated using a sports drink to power a small fan or a Walkman. Read More
Sony, Waste Management Launch E-waste Recycling Program
Sony and Waste Management partnered last week to launch a nationwide E-waste recycling program that could eventually lead to drop-off sites being located within 20 miles of the majority of the U.S. population. Read More