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The lead-acid battery remains as the nation’s most highly recycled consumer product, according to a new study by the nonprofit Battery Council International. Read More

Call me impatient, but things don't seem to be changing fast enough in our efforts to shift the current economic system to a more restorative model. By Johanna Schults Read More

Staples has introduced a new program that raises money for U.S. public schools by recycling used inkjet and laser toner cartridges. Read More

How do we define social and economic efficiency? By Brad Allenby Read More

The British government’s Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 53 companies last year for not recycling or recovering packaging waste, an increase of 66%. Read More

A joint study by the U.N. and U.K.-based SustainAbility reveals that more nongovernmental organizations are making strategic decisions to engage with business and governments in an effort to reform market systems. Read More

Does the notion of “sustainable development” help or hinder creative conflict? Read More

Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled a comprehensive system that allows for the assessment -- throughout the entire vehicle-development process -- of the burden a vehicle will have on the environment as a result of its production, use, and disposal. Read More

Not all “cool roofs” are considered green; certain reflective alternatives pose significant environmental risks. Fortunately, today’s market offers some good choices that are both cool and green. By Henry S. Cole, Ph.D. and Sam A. Flewelling Read More

Addressing sustainability issues can help to differentiate a brand in a world where we are beset by thousands of commercial messages every day, and overwhelmed by choice. Read More