There probably are lots of senior execs who've been comforted when their chief scientist has told them that since "the dose makes the poison," they shouldn't sweat some new study about a chemical found in small amounts in their products. This maxim is somewhat misleading; taking it at face value may be toxic to your company's reputation.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- Several U.K. supermarkets are facing fresh calls to sever ties with meat suppliers in Brazil facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in illegal deforestation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Among the innovations recognized in the 14th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards were a new type of vegetable oil-based paints from Procter & Gamble, a method to make gasoline or jet fuel from sugars, and other environmentally friendly processes.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Investors who want to put their money behind companies that manage environmental impacts responsibly received news of two new options this week. One from Carbon Disclosure Project and Markit tracks companies with robust carbon management strategies, while another from NASDAQ targets strong corporate sustainability reporters.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Two new reports on the impacts of moving to a low-carbon economy show putting money toward energy efficiency, building retrofits and renewable energy projects can create 1.7 million new jobs, significantly more than the same investment in fossil fuel industries.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Offering a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economy, Whole Foods Markets have been loaning small, local producers of natural foods up to $100,000 to maintain, improve or expand their businesses.

Can the company that tamed financial accounting do the same for carbon accounting?

In an exclusive interview with the billionaire oil-turned-wind power magnate, T. Boone Pickens offers up the six steps to success for any green project.

BURLINGTON -- Citing the challenges the company faces as it tries to grow business exponentially, co-founder Jeffrey Hollender is handing over the reins of the green cleaning and housewares company, while retaining the title of Chief Inspired Protagonist.

Tom Szaky, the founder and CEO of waste-to-product company Terracycle, demonstrated how waste is nothing more than poorly managed resources, and the many benefits of turning trash into products.

The GbD Innovators' Showcase highlighted cutting-edge ideas from startups, small businesses, and students.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- A competition sponsored by Steelcase, Net Impact, and GreenBiz.com asked students to submit socially and/or environmentally beneficial product or business ideas to win admission to this week's event. Here are the winning ideas.

NORWALK, Conn. -- By incorporating microscopic nozzles into its ColorQube solid ink multifunction printer, Xerox has found a way to make color printing a low-cost and low-waste endeavor.