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Self-cleaning paint inspired by the Lotus Effect is one of the standout stories of bio-inspired design. Read on for a look at how it came to be, and what it takes for a product inspired by nature...
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...
This slideshow from Cisco Systems outlines some of the steps the company has taken to save $24 million per year as part of its sustainable packaging pilot. ...
Packaging issues have been of concern ever since the advent of "green" as a business issue, and in 2009 a number of genuine packaging innovations appeared to think outside the box and...
The toxicity of products and manufacturing processes has been a concern ever since Silent Spring was published 48 years ago, but a confluence of events and trends in 2009 pushed toxics further...
Ten global universities will compete for a $25,000 prize in the Staples Global EcoEasy Challenge, which is seeking the most innovative environmentally preferred office product that is either a...
Geoengineering may be the only solution to our myriad environmental crises, but that doesn't mean the world should rush into it headlong. Jamais Cascio, the co-founder of Worldchanging and a...
Corporate sustainability is like teen sex. Everybody talks about it. Nobody does it very much. And when they do it, they don’t do it very well. Friend and colleague Joel Makower likes to...
As the parade of progress marches inexorably forward, a growing number of innovations have a distinctly green tinge, significantly reducing material, chemical, water and energy inputs. ...
In a lightning-paced presentation, serial innovator Saul Griffith laid out the human and global scope of the climate crisis, as well as where solutions will -- and won't -- come from. ...
The CEO of OPower talks to GreenBiz.com senior writer Marc Gunther about how a simple smiley face can get energy hogs to become energy misers, and how utilities are seeing the light in using...
We have upon us the next Industrial Revolution, where companies who make products that embody energy efficiency now have a worldwide advantage. We can’t let other countries lead the world in...
Since its founding six years ago, the Presidio Graduate School has been at the forefront of sustainability business education, and Seyed Amiry, the head of the school, talks about the future of...
As the sun began to set on 2009, we asked some of our readers and partners to share their innovations, commitments, and passions for the coming year. ...
The federal government wants to help companies bring green technologies to market quickly with a new pilot program designed to put green technology patent applications on a fast track, potentially...
Nissan has licensed its self-healing paint to a cell phone company that will use the coating on phones for the Japanese market. The paint reacts with the sun and heat to heal minor scratches in a...
This tool allows companies to develop an initial assessment of where they stand on the use of toxic chemicals in their operations, and discover and implement safer alternatives. ...
Marking a shift in tactics after 20 years of certifying individual products or services, the nonprofit green certification group has launched a new project that will measure and seek to improve...
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In the just-published State of Green Business 2010 report, we take an extensive look at the data behind the move toward making mainstream businesses greener.
Click here to read all of our in-depth coverage of the State of Green Business, and to download the report.
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.
This book from Seventh Generation's Jeffrey Hollender and Bill Breem equips people with...
This slideshow from Cisco Systems outlines some of the steps the company has taken to...- This report highlights 16 bad actor chemicals in widespread use in California. What they...
Julie Corbett, founder of Ecologic Brands, the company that developed a new paper-plastic...- Senior Writer Marc Gunther sits down with Jeff Horowitz to discuss Avoided Deforestation...
Geoengineering may be the only solution to our myriad environmental crises, but that...
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.
A Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-Stabilizing Targets
Learn Autodesk’s method for setting corporate greenhouse gas targets that align with global climate stabilization goals—and how you can adopt it.
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.