The once-radical concept of saving the environment by documenting the economic value of environmental services and then getting industry to pay is finally catching on -- but how is one to keep track of all the new methodologies and concepts?

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- The paper industry's total carbon footprint is estimated to be three times higher than the aviation industry and Europeans use four times as much paper as the global average.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The company's Eco-Solutions program puts the environment at the top of the agenda for printing functions, energy and paper use, green paper production processes, packaging and paper use guidelines, and a new printer made from largely recycled materials.

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The National Restaurant Association unveiled the "Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability" initiative at its annual trade show Monday, the same day PepsiCo Foodservice entered a partnership with the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) to help customers become more sustainable. A Chicago culinary school also said Monday it would incorporate sustainability education into its curriculum.

In a move playing out largely behind the scenes but gaining quick momentum, law firms are using simple and inexpensive tools to evolve from notorious resource hogs (think a half-ton of paper per lawyer, per year) to models of eco-stewardship.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Rental car company Avis sets a new goal for cutting paper use, and college admissions service ConnectEDU creates a new initiative to cut paper out of applications.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The group's annual gala will recognize businesses and individuals who have made strides in supporting sustainable forestry and other conservation initiatives.

Companies can make an enormous difference in the global environment and forest communities by adopting strict purchasing policies.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The papermaker now gets most of its energy from biomass and has steadily reduced its greenhouse gas emissions since 1998.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Office Depot debuted a Greener Office display Thursday to highlight items from its Green Guide in a bid to demonstrate that going green in the office doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Procter & Gamble and Domtar Corp. joined the North America Forest & Trade Network (NAFTN) in a bid to make their wood-based products more sustainably sourced.

Large companies in sectors from retail to automobiles have taken innovative steps in design, facility management and across operations to reduce the trash they produce to zero. Here's how just about any company can achieve nothingness.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Major office supply companies have made progress incorporating more environmentally responsible practices, according to a new report card, which gave Staples and FedEx Kinkos top scores.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development have released a report and companion website giving an overview of forestry concerns and the main ratings, certifications and resources on sustainable forests.

GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- The food and facilities management services company started using recycled napkins in 1,300 operations one year ago and figures it has saved more than 23,000 trees and 10 million gallons of water because of the switch.