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In the ideal world, all design would be "green design" -- that is, designers would consider the environmental impacts of their designs over their entire life-cycle: materials selection, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, use, and end-of-life disposition -- ideally, by recycling it full-circle into another product of comparable value. In some cases, a designer might even rethink the entire system of commerce in which the product exists. In this section we look at the expanding toolbox available to help all design eventually become green design.
The Center for Resilience at the Ohio State University has created an online tool to provide quick and easy access to Design for Environment (DfE) guidelines and case studies....
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...
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...
The Indian government is planning to provide thousands of students with solar-powered laptops costing just $35. ...
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,...
A new framework, "The Living Principles," aims to help bring sustainability to design in all its many forms, from products to companies to systems of commerce....
Riding the green wave has quickly become table stakes for companies looking to remain competitive in the marketplace. But without careful planning, companies can open themselves up to serious...
In a move affecting more than $1 billion in goods each year, Kaiser Permanente is now requiring its suppliers to provide environmental data on all medical equipment and products purchased by the...
Claiming carbon neutrality, 100 percent recycled content, a Cradle to Cradle certification, and manufactured using 100 percent renewable energy, the new Satino Black may be marking new territory...
A Miami design firm and an Oakland metal fabricator have produced a recycling bin that blends good looks with utility and is sleek enough to be at home in the C-suite and other high-end offices,...
Hanes has launched new fleece products made with recycled plastic bottles and socks that are more than half recycled cotton.
...Easter egg packaging is getting lighter in the U.K., but there are clear leaders and laggards when it comes to packaging efficiency and recyclability.
...This book from Seventh Generation's Jeffrey Hollender and Bill Breem equips people with the tactics, models, and mind-sets they need to compete in a world where consumers now demand that companies...
Three years after its launch in the U.K. and Canada, next month will see the U.S. kickoff of a campaign aimed at educating consumers about buying and using environmentally friendly products from a...
As consumers, we define ourselves by the brands we keep. We believe in them, yet they seldom give us new reasons to do so. But that's changing now as we find ourselves in the early stages of a new...
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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 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...
A monthly metric on responsibility, information, and purchasing in the green economy. The Green Confidence Index is the first ongoing consumer study of its kind. Learn More.
A lot has changed since GreenBiz.com first went online in June 2000. Join us as we look back at some of our best, and at what's to come. We'll showcase some of the best resources available to business professionals, and share insights from industry leaders at companies large and small.
Professional Services Directory
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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Green & Sustainability Job Board
Find the green job that's right for you. GreenBiz.com's green & sustainability job board has jobs in energy efficiency, protecting ecosystems, research and development, green building, administrative, and more. Employers can post jobs and internships for free. » Find jobs
In 2010, we're bringing our acclaimed State of Green Business Forum to San Francisco and Chicago, digging in to the research in the annual State of Green Business report to discover recent trends in green business and hear from industry experts about what the future will hold. Read all our coverage of the events here.
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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