Nature
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
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
How to Press Printers to Reduce Waste, Emissions, and Costs
Practical tips for greening your friendly local printer. Read More
Testing, Selecting an Environmental Press Wash
Tips for greening your pressroom wash. Read More
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
Control-Alt-Recycle: Tips on Greener Computing
How to compute with a clear conscience. Read More