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In this section we explore the ways that designers are just beginning to integrate environmental considerations, harnessing such approaches as biomimicry (designs inspired by nature), cradle-to-cradle (closed-loop production systems involving benign materials), green chemistry (less- or non-toxic alternatives to petrochemicals), and local sourcing (to reduce transport energy use and emission).
The company's latest green initiative encourages sellers to reuse shipping boxes made of recycled materials as a way of promoting greener shipping methods....
ULC Standards, part of the Underwriters Laboratories family of companies, has acquired the managers of Canada's EcoLogo program in a move that will expand both group's reach in the universe of...
Diversey President & CEO Ed Lonergan talks about the Johnson family legacy of sustainability; innovations that save water, energy and labor; and how his team has reinvented his first summer...
A team working on lithium-ion battery technologies that can be poured into any shape or woven into fabrics reported progress in using a non-harmful virus to develop high-efficiency rechargeable...
While helping the outdoor industry develop a green rating system for products, the company has announced plans to expand its own Green Index to cover its entire footwear line by the end of 2012....
Founded a decade ago, Method Products Inc. has been a game-changer in the consumer products industry. Drummond Lawson, the firm's director of greenskeeping, writes about Method's method for...
In the mid-2000s, when interest in eco-friendly apparel was increasing and most greener brands sold for a premium, Anvil Knitwear saw something missing from the marketplace: A more affordable...
It makes sense -- and comes not a moment too soon -- that the companies that sell outdoor apparel and equipment have come up with common standards to measure the environmental impact of their...
The total private investment in companies that are building the clean economy has climbed over $400 billion since the end of 2009, and puts G-20 countries on track to invest $20 trillion in...
This report from Hazel Henderson and Ethical Markets digs into the amounts invested in clean technologies and the green economy by the private sector, finding more than $1.6 trillion in...
The United Kingdom government has launched a review of waste policies in England with an eye on working toward zero waste....
What can we do to make sure that disasters like Deepwater spill don't happen again? Green chemistry, a science that calls for eliminating hazards and waste at the design stage rather than at the...
Creating new technologies, particularly with the developing world in mind, requires a focus on cost, operational simplicity and lifecycle issues as much as on resource scarcity....
A dress designed in collaboration between fashion and engineering students leads to a greener gown for (indoor) nuptials....
The retail giant’s sustainability dreams don’t appear to have diminished, though it's clear the company has been humbled by the fiendish complexity of all it has set out to do....
GE wants to be a leader in providing the products that will help power the future. Its debut of a sleek EV charging station, a home energy management device and a $200 million innovation challenge...
For many years we have heard about closed-loop systems, in which waste from one process is the raw material for another. But across the global community of environmentalists, government,...
Ford is expanding the use of bio-based foams through nearly all of its vehicle lineup this year -- with an eye toward the possibilities of compostable plastics....
A new version of a web-based packaging impact tool allows companies to see how single-use packaging compares to refills. Users can also figure out the transportation-related impacts of different...
The winner of a competition sponsored by Starbucks to gather ideas for reducing paper cup use isn't a cup at all, but a concept for encouraging customers to bring their own cups for possible free...
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GreenBiz Innovation Forum 2010
GreenBiz.com is pleased to announce a landmark event, the GreenBiz Innovation Forum, the first event aimed at global companies seeking to understand and harness the opportunities that exist at the intersection of “green” and “innovation.”
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In this report from the U.S. government, the GAO examines the EPA's efforts to date to...- This study, "Generating Sustainable Value: Moving Beyond Green Teams to...
As property owners tighten building envelopes to make facilities more energy efficient,...- Procter & Gamble Professional gauges the perception, attitudes and behaviors...
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In this special section, find out how green teams can be a powerful tool for helping to identify and implement opportunities to integrate environmental thinking into company operations. More...
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Find great professional service providers who specialize in green business. GreenBiz.com's Professional Services Directory lists great resources in sustainability strategies, energy efficiency, marketing, supply chain, recruiting and HR, and many more.
In the 2010 State of Green Business report, we take an extensive look at the data behind the move toward making mainstream businesses greener. Click here for in-depth coverage, and to download the report.
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The Advantages of BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design for Improving Commercial Building Performance
Learn how purpose-built BIM solutions and integrated analysis toolscan help you to assess building performance, prioritize investments, and evaluate proposals to meet sustainability and energy-efficiency goals.
Learn how purpose-built BIM solutions and integrated analysis toolscan help you to assess building performance, prioritize investments, and evaluate proposals to meet sustainability and energy-efficiency goals.
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