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 Seventh Generation is ditching completely-plastic packaging with the launch of its 4x concentrated formula. Read More

Swiss researchers have discovered that toxic mineral oils from recycled newspapers was being absorbed in foods commonly packaged in cartons made from recycled cardboard. Read More

 Frito-Lay's Sun Chips have a brand new bag now that the company redesigned the snack's compostable packaging to be quieter. Read More

From helmets that protect better to self-sharpening tools to bottles that collect water from the air, read on for some of the biggest innovations inspired by nature in 2010. Read More

Philips Lighting's LED replacement for 60-watt incandescent bulbs has become the first to qualify for an Energy Star rating. With a list price of $39.97 at Home Depot it is considered an efficient and, quite possibly, a cost-effective alternative to the traditional bulb. Here's how the math pencils out. Read More

 A major railroad in the United States has signed up to buy $15 million worth of recycled plastic railroad ties over the coming years. Read More

From Starbucks to Walmart, companies have been taking major strides in giving what would normally be waste at least one more go-round on store shelves. Read More

 Eco-Latch Systems wants to make it easier for companies to reuse boxes, whether they're storing, shipping or just moving around goods. Read More

In a move to ramp up efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in San Francisco, the city will require owners of commercial buildings that are 10,000 square feet and larger to conduct an energy audit every five years and benchmark the energy performance annually under an ordinance adopted this week. Read More

 Amazon.com is giving some Washington state residents the choice to get shipments in reusable tote bags with its AmazonTote delivery program. Read More