A credit card to offset your individual carbon guilt

Sustain:Green is building a credit card customer rewards program in which cardholder rewards can be used to purchase personal carbon offsets. Read More

Ecomagination at 10: A status report

It’s been a decade since General Electric launched its marketing play with an environmental focus. So, what's the company 2020 vision? Read More

How the REC effect stunts the low-carbon economy

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are sold as a way to save the planet — except that they don't actually cut carbon emissions, leaving us stuck in the pattern of high carbon emissions, the author argues. Read More

Inside look: Method brings green manufacturing to Chicago

Take a tour of the sustainable cleaning product company's first U.S. plant, complete with state-of-the-art production lines, on-site renewable energy and a rooftop farm. Read More

The 5 business models that put the circular economy to work

Here’s how Royal DSM, Disney, Caterpillar, Philips and giants of sharing are already seeing the benefits of moving beyond the take-make-waste model. Read More

Why is water usage declining across the United States?

To the residents of the draught stricken state of California, who are constantly being reminded to cut off the sprinklers and take shorter showers, it may come as a surprise that- according to a recent report by the Pacific Institute- water usage in the U.S. has actually declined between 2005 and 2010 across all sectors. Read More

16 companies’ breakthroughs in stakeholder engagement

A group of socially responsible businesses shared the ways they reach shareholders. Which will work for your company? Read More

5 ways to reduce waste and costs on your company's campus

No matter what your line of business, if you have a physical workspace, you can make it more efficient and save money. Read More

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NAEM Research Report: 2015 EHS & Sustainability Software Buyers Guide

The National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM) empowers corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability. In their comprehensive EHS & Sustainability Software Buyer’s Guide, the NAEM benchmarks how those in the market approach a purchase and how past purchasers came to their decision. Read More

How packaging plays in the circular economy

Packaging reuse could save the industry some $11.4 billion that's now represented in discarded material. But it will take some rethinking. Read More