Innovation
Inside Newsweek's New Green Corporate Rankings
A near-Herculean effort, Newsweek's new list of the greenest companies in the S&P 500 Index may be imperfect -- and are sure to be debated -- but they may also be the best effort to date to assess the mainstream corporate marketplace in the U.S. Read More
Selling Intangibles: How to Sell What the Customer Can't See
In these uncertain and cash-strapped times, how do you convince customers that buying green is smart and profitable? We asked four companies for their tips on selling the real value of green products and services. Read More
Paper Recycling Case Studies Outline Path to Success
In-depth case studies of some winners of the American Forest & Paper Association's recycling awards show how businesses, municipalities and schools have developed innovative and highly successful recycling programs. Read More
Growing the Future of Bamboo Products
Bamboo has spread into the world of consumer products as fast as it grows in the wild, but the higher demand opens the door for overharvesting, price fluctuations and quality issues. BooShoot Gardens is on a mission to ensure the world's supply of bamboo stays sustainable by cloning bamboo plants and even trying to get bamboo growing again in the U.S. Read More
U.S. Government Wastes Over $440 Million per Year in Printing: Report
About one-third of all government printing is wasted, and federal employees lack incentives and guidelines to reduce printing waste, according to a new report from Lexmark. Read More
Marriott Hotels Cuts Back on Free Newspapers to Reduce Waste
By not choosing to receive (and subsequently not reading) the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, or the local paper at your hotel, you are helping to save thousands of tons of paper waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Simple Steps to a Paper-Light Office
One of the easiest but most-overlooked ways to green any office comes down to managing your paper use. Whether you're trying to switch to duplex printing or moving toward a low-paper ECM system, here are some simple steps you can take. Read More
U.N.: Unemployment and Deforestation Can Be Solved Together
A United Nations report set for release this week says countries dealing with high unemployment and deforestation can tackle the two problems at once by investing in sustainable forestry jobs. Read More
UPS Goes Green with Paperless Printer
UPS has found a way to reduce its paper-waste problem with a new combination scanner and paperless printing device designed by HP. Read More
E-Billing: the Most Overlooked Green Practice?
Billing clients and consumers electronically saves time, money, and the environment. So why are you still sending paper bills? Read More