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Can a New Industry Standard Keep Cellphones Out of Landfills?
By Jennifer Kho, February 28, 2012
A new wireless-industry group -- including Sprint Nextel -- hopes that a new set of standards could boost the market for used cellphones and reduce the number that end up in landfills.
Making the Business Case for Sustainable Consumption
By Linda Hwang, BSR, July 28, 2010
The newest frontier in sustainability -- sustainable consumption -- advocates a system that allows individuals to meet their needs without disrupting the planet's healthy ecosystems. Once framed......
Ford Expands Soy Foam Use, with an Eye on Compostables
By GreenBiz Staff, June 30, 2010
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....
Why eBay is a Green Giant
By Marc Gunther, February 16, 2010
Can a company dedicated to buying and selling goods thrive while trying to convince people to consume less? eBay and its dedicated green team are working to promote the benefits of buying used......
Beyond the Black Cloud: Looking at Lifecycles
By Dave Douglas, November 05, 2009
Looking at the full impact of any type of product or device -- rather than, say, the cloud of exhaust in front of you on the highway -- opens the door to a whole new understanding of how design......
Water Pollution: Pharma's Next Big Headache?
By Neal McGrath, August 31, 2009
The pharmaceutical industry has spent countless millions implementing comprehensive environmental and health safety programs, but the problems it may face in dealing with their products' end of......

How to make solar even more sustainable
By Eric Louie, March 28, 2012
If you're buying or investing in solar for the environmental benefits -- and the brand boost that comes with them -- here's what you should know to pick the most sustainable panels.

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E-Wasted Time: The Hazardous Lag in Comprehensive Regulation of the Electronics Recycling Industry in the United States
By GreenerComputing Staff, July 09, 2010
This paper seeks to address the status of electronics recycling regulation in the US, as well as how this regulatory climate influences industry practice....
Responsible E-Waste Recycling Practices
By GreenerComputing Staff, September 29, 2009
This report outlines the U.S. EPA's list of best practices for companies that dispose of unwanted electronics; these guidelines can also be used as a procurement tool for companies seeking...

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