Costco, REI, Microsoft make recycling easy with new label

Another product label? Don't worry, this one takes the guesswork out of recycling with clear instructions for products from REI, Costco, General Mills and Microsoft, among others. Read More

SABMiller, Sainsbury's honored for sustainability leadership

Recently announced corporate sustainability awards and rankings in the UK and US honor concrete results rather than blue-sky proposals. Read More

Sustainability by co-innovation: Lessons from SAP

As it shows customers how to become more sustainable, software giant SAP also is learning from customers -- and turning that knowledge into new and improved products. Here's what that co-innovation has yielded. Read More

5 ways sustainability managers can use data to make their business case

A webcast just hosted by Joel Makower explored in-depth why solid data are critical to sustainability success -- and how that success can be hindered by manual reporting methods. Read More

GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower wins ASQ Hutchens Medal

The same week as the American Society for Quality meets in Anaheim, Calif., for its annual conference, it awards the Hutchens Medal to GreenBiz Executive Editor Joel Makower. Read More

Forget the paperless office: Here's how to get a less-paper office

The paperless office remains a myth. But in the last five years, offices actually have started using less paper and reaping the savings. Here are some tips for creating an effective "less paper" strategy. Read More

Earth Day Fail: The worst pitches of 2012

Aside from the well-intentioned efforts of a few notable companies, Earth Day often serves as a launchpad for misguided, ill-conceived and downright counterproductive green-themed pitches. Here are some of this year's worst. Read More

How FedEx is offering free carbon-neutral envelope shipping

The shipping giant's latest program to offset its environmental impacts provides a free benefit to customers who use the most popular FedEx Express product. Read More

The evolution of the tree hugger

Today's tree huggers are no less committed than their predecessors, but they use different strategies and tactics to pursue holistic goals. Read More

How Republicans saved the ozone layer

The new documentary "Shattered Sky" reminds us that conservative leaders -- not just liberals -- have historically played key roles in protecting the environment. Why has conservation become a Democrat issue? Read More