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…
California Company Turns Old TVs into Ceramic Tile
Fireclay Tile, which has been making tiles using sustainable methods since 1986, will now create a line of recycled tiles…
Six-Tower GM Office Complex Goes Landfill-Free
The Renaissance Center, a six-tower office complex in Detroit, now diverts 5 million pounds of trash from landfills annually by…
How Do Shingles Become Roads?
Shingle debris from one average home can help pave 200 feet of a two-lane highway. But how does the process…
Cornell Researchers Use Waste Heat to Keep Cows Cool
To help farmers keep cows cool, Cornell engineers are collaborating on a multidisciplinary research project that could provide a sustainable…
U.N. Study: Worldwide E-Waste Expected to Grow by a Third
End-of-life electronics worldwide are expected to increase by 33 percent in just five years, reaching 65.5 million metric tons annually…
Samsung Creates a Cardboard Printer
A visit to a donut shop inspired a Samsung designer's "ah-ha!" moment: Why not make a printer from cardboard? And…
Green Label Guide: What Is EcoLogo?
The EcoLogo label helps manufacturers and consumers easily identify environmentally preferred products and is used for everything from building materials…