Reimagining Waste – Moving Towards Zero Waste
You may have heard the term ‘zero waste’ used recently. For many businesses and consumers,...
4 of America’s Greenest Presidents
With President’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to pay homage to some of the most eco-friendly commanders in…
‘Circular Economy’ Blends Design, Engineering and Sustainability
At the core of a new international fellowship is the 'circular economy,' a framework for the economy that's regenerative by…
Salvaged Plane Parts Become Upscale Furniture
Two designers creating signage for theme parks changed their course, and now transform old parts from B-52 bombers, 747s and…
Company Turns Retired Fire Hoses into Mats, Furniture, Accessories
Oxgut Hose Company of Emeryville, Calif., salvages old fire hoses from fire stations in California and turns them into one-of-a-kind…
Green Jobs Event Challenges Companies to ‘Repair America’
The annual Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference, now in its seventh year, has become a leading forum for growing a…
Wisconsin City De-Ices Roads with Cheese Brine
Bay View, a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wis., is testing cheese brine to help de-ice roads this winter; if the program…
Coca-Cola, Walmart, Others Support Recycling in Chile
The Collective Recycling Project aims to recycle 1,200 tons of waste annually by installing five recycling centers in Chile's capital…