States Need to 'Legalize' Electronics Recycling
Yes, electronics recycling is a hot topic, and yes, manufacturers must take national action. But can they? Read what Michele Raymond, recycling industry …
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Private Sector Pioneers: How Companies Are Incorporating Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Green purchasing practices don't make headlines, but they are quietly changing companies and products from the inside-out. Read this excellent overview of …
17 Eco-Industrial Parks Take Shape
There are 17 eco-industrial projects underway in the U.S., Canada and Denmark, taking a variety of forms. For example: A Computer and Electronics Disposition …
Cutting Through the Confusion
For sustainable energy technologies to find their rightful place in emerging energy policies and regulatory structures, advocates must be active and informed. …
NIKE Adopts The Natural Step
The Nike Environmental Action Team (N.E.A.T.), formed in 1993, is in charge of Nike’s worldwide environmental efforts, and introduced the company to The …
A New Frontier for Agriculture
Many people are betting that Agriculture is the bridge to an economy fueled by Renewable resources. BioEnergy, BioFuels, Energy from SuperEnzymes, BioPlastics …
The Carboydrate Economy: BioFuel
Manure, restaurant grease, tree trimmings, rice straw are all great examples of “one person’s garbage is another person’s treasure. Once …
The Carbohydrate Economy: Return to BioBased Products
Plastic made from corn? How about carpet, clothes, dishes, and paint? It may sound funny now, but 100 years ago plant matter was the basis of almost all …
U.S. Paper Industry Nears 50% Recovery Goal
The American Forest & Paper Association reports that the U.S. paper industry recovered 49.4 million tons of paper and paperboard last year, increasing …