News from Patricia Escarcega
The furniture company's plan could represent a combined material and labor savings of $46,000 a year, the company says.
News from Christina Caldwell
The “Boomerang Box” is a specially designed box made from 57 percent post-consumer material.
News from Christina Caldwell
Compact florescent light bulbs use 75 percent less energythan traditional incandescent bulbs and last about six times longer, but with those impressive stats come some health concerns. CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, which can be harmful if the bulb ...
News from Trey Granger
Despite most companies offering online bill pay features and electronic statements, many consumers still choose not to take advantage of the paperless billing options. Even in the digital world, companies must offer an alternative to paperless billing to meet customer ...
List from Mary Mazzoni
Americans generate about 250 million tons of trash every year, and single-use products are a big reason why. We all want to reduce our contribution to the nation’s waste stream, but disposables can seem difficult to avoid when you’re away ...
Tips from Mary Mazzoni
It’s tough to keep environmental impact at a minimum while you’re away from home. And when you’re in a highly-regimented environment like the office, reducing waste and shrinking your footprint can seem next to impossible. But don’t fret, eco-minded employee. ...
News from Christina Caldwell
Locally grown food and garden reuse might not typically be ideas associated with a car brand, but on August 1, General Motors unveiled a community garden that promotes just that. For the project, dubbed the “Cadillac Urban Gardens on Merritt,” ...
List from Mary Mazzoni
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock all weekend, the London Summer Olympics began on Friday. The games, which are expected to draw more than 1 million spectators to downtown London, promise to be the most sustainable Olympic events ...
News from Kelsey Perry
GE has established itself as an appliance manufacturing giant, but now the colossal company is looking to downsize its eco footprint. This spring, GE announced additional participation in two of EPA’s voluntary programs designed to help companies become more sustainable. ...
Quick Bit from Melissa Fossum
As gas prices increase, shipping continues to get more costly. Heavy trucks account for 17% of all petroleum use in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and increased shipping costs are often passed on to consumers ...
Tips from Raquel Fagan
Love the convenience of shipping but hate the environmental impact? Don’t fret, eco-conscious consumer. Our experts are here to help. Earth911 sat down with Darby Hoover, senior resource specialist for the Natural Resources Defense Council, to get the low-down on ...
News from Raquel Fagan
It takes quite a bit of effort for chocolate to travel around the world and into to your mouth. It also takes quite a bit of fuel. Though the cacao tree is indigenous in the Americas, the chocolate industry has ...