Japanese Automakers to Voluntarily Regulate Volatile Chemicals in Cars

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has announced that it will take voluntary steps to reduce concentrations of volatile organic compounds inside vehicles. Read More

2003 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Continued Decline in Chemical Releases

The new inventory shows that the amount of toxic chemicals released into the environment by reporting facilities continues to decline, with total reductions of 42% since 1998 and a 6% decrease from 2002 to 2003. Read More

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The Global Impact of SmartWood Certification

Report finds that third-party sustainability certification supports long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More

Eco-Friendly Ship Bottom Paint Developed

Researchers of the Nara Institute of Science and Technology in Japan have succeeded in developing an organotin-free substance for ship paint that does not leach out any organometallic compounds into the surrounding seawater. Read More

Duraflame Unveils New Firelog Made with 100% Renewable Resources

Faced with a shrinking supply of petroleum wax and a rise in woodburning fireplace restrictions by air quality districts in the American West, Duraflame's product development team set out this past year to determine how to make the next generation of manufactured firelogs. Read More

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How to Press Printers to Reduce Waste, Emissions, and Costs

Practical tips for greening your friendly local printer. Read More

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Testing, Selecting an Environmental Press Wash

Tips for greening your pressroom wash. Read More

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Sick Building Syndrome Factsheet

A brief introduction to health problems caused by poor indoor air quality in buildings. Read More

Old Mobile Phones Called Toxic Waste

Two independent studies funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the State of California respectively, reveal that obsolete or non-working mobile phones qualify as hazardous waste even with their batteries removed. Read More

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Control-Alt-Recycle: Tips on Greener Computing

How to compute with a clear conscience. Read More