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Shattering the Stereotype of the Green Consumer
The environment isn't green consumers' top concern, their kids aren't influencing them to go green, and many know what to do to help save the planet, but often don't do it, a new study says. Read More
Why You Should Have a Waterfall in Your Living Room
Suppose you lived in a hot and muggy climate and wanted to build a new house that was comfortable and energy efficient. One solution to dehumidify it? A waterfall with a special ingredient. Read on for the science behind this phenomenon and a real-world example of a home-based waterfall in action. Read More
Andersen's New Window Line Features Recycled Sawdust, Glass
Andersen Window's new 100 Series line of windows feature recycled glass, recycled sawdust, and a design that qualifies them for a federal energy efficiency tax credit and LEED points. Read More
Four Companies Charged with Labeling Rayon Clothing As Bamboo
The Federal Trade Commission charged four clothing and textile companies with saying their products are made from bamboo when they are actually made of rayon. The FTC also levied a series of charges over false and unsubstantiated claims the companies made about their products and manufacturing processes. Read More
Creative Solution to Banned-Liquid Waste Problem Takes Off at PDX
The Transportation Safety Agency banned liquids from carry-on bags exactly three years ago this week, forcing millions of travelers to check their luggage or throw away bottled drinks and toiletries. Some airports are toying with new programs to both trim the mountains of waste and the expense of processing it. But one airport found a way to cut the costs. Read More
What's the Point of Corporate Responsibility Rankings?
Corporate responsibility-related rankings are increasing in number and the results are anything but uniform. Almost every major corporation nears the top of one list or another and none consistently sweeps the ratings. It's no surprise that one may wonder about the validity and utility of such listings. Read More
Red Bull runs afoul of U.K. recycling laws
Red Bull plead guilty Monday to 16 counts of failing to recover and recycle tonnes of packaging waste for eight years. The company must now pay a record ?271,800 (US$453,868) in fines and fees. Read More
Entertainment Firms Need to Step Up Performance in CSR Reporting, Study Says
Report from the Roberts Environmental Center awards no points for environmental performance to any of 14 entertainment companies surveyed. Read More
Dell Unveils Energy Savings Calculator
This tool allows a customer to view power consumption for individual components, such as monitors or graphics cards, compare the current savings to older configurations, and establish aggregate savings for an entire year. Read More
The Power of Positive Feedback Loops
Understanding the interplay between positive and negative feedback loops is crucial to our ability to create a social and economic New Normal as we confront the New Normal in nature. Read More