Innovation
Eco Goes Lux at the L.A. Auto Show
At last week's auto show, car makers from around the globe -- from Tokyo, Detroit, Bavaria and beyond -- brought high-end electric and hybrid vehicles to show off the fact that green is not just mainstream, it's top-of-the-line. Read More
Patagonia's Conscientious Response to Black Friday Consumer Madness
The outdoor retailer used a full-page ad in the New York Times this last weekend to offer a few wise words about sustainable consumption. Read More
Hilton LightStay Program Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 6.6%, Saves $74M
The global hotel chain announced the 2010 results of its sustainability measurement system, finding significant cuts in energy use, emissions, waste and water use. Read More
GreenBlue Works to Take the Confusion out of Recycling Labels
The group's Sustainable Packaging Coalition is launching a pilot project -- with big-name retail backers -- to develop and test a standardized recycling label for all types of packaging that will make it easier to increase recycling rates. Read More
Organic Farming and the Rise of 'Green Pesticides'
The boom in demand for organically grown foods has led to a sharp rise in the relatively small number of organic farms. And for conventional farmers, there's a whole toolbox of approved chemicals waiting to help them transition to organic. Read More
Organic Farming Could Grow Even More Jobs with Better Policy Support
A new report from and organic farming group finds that organic agriculture is growing eight times faster than conventional farming, and creates more than twice as many jobs -- but more governmental support is needed to sustain its growth. Read More
One Green Score to Rule Them All: The Next Phase of Green Marketing?
The latest in a long line of green consumer surveys finds that the market for sustainable products is near a tipping point, but that shoppers want a single score to quickly convey the environmental benefits of every product. Read More
Commutes Get Easier Around the World, but IBM Finds Plenty of Pain
The annual Commuter Pain study from IBM, which looks at commutes in 20 cities across the globe, finds that public transit use is up and traffic is somewhat down, but commuters are still highly stressed out about their daily grinds. Read More
First Takes: EV Charging Gets a Boost, Making Smart Meters Work for You, and More
EV chargers at home, at work, and on the side of the road, as well as a new shipping method from Office Depot are among the items on today's morning radar. Read More
The 3 Challenges Facing Green Cleaners
Seventh Generation's Martin Wolf talks about the big obstacles that remain to growing the green cleaning market, and why innovation has to happen behind consumers' backs. Read More