ENVIRONMENT

Technology

2013 Postcode Lottery Green Challenge Winner: Ginger Dosier 'Grows' Bricks with Bacteria

Ed note: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge The brick is the basic building block of […]

Alexis Petru

May 20, 2014

Technology

Sprint to Sell iPhone Cases Made from Carbon

Imagine a cell phone case made from carbon. Soon you won’t have to just imagine. Sprint will be selling AirCarbon […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 20, 2014

Energy

Study: Video Game Consoles to Cost Consumers $1 Billion a Year in Electric Bills

Even if you’re not an avid gamer yourself, you’ve probably noticed: Americans, younger Americans in particular, love video games. And […]

Andrew Burger

May 20, 2014

Energy

To Combat Food Waste, EU Seeks Change of 'Best Before' Dates

Food waste has long been a problem in developed and developing nations alike. In the European Union, annual food waste […]

Leon Kaye

May 19, 2014

Energy

The Growing Local Food Movement: Staying 'Small' as Things Scale Up

Click here to read more in this series Ed Note: This post was originally published on the Erb Perspective blog, a […]

TriplePundit

May 19, 2014

Energy

Fast Food Workers Join Global Wage Strikes

Fast-food workers in more than 140 U.S. cities joined ranks with international labor organizations last week to send a message […]

Jan Lee

May 19, 2014

Technology

Southwest’s New Initiative Expands the Airline From Place-Taking to Placemaking

As our society goes through numerous transitions, many companies find themselves challenged to re-examine their core values and their core […]

RP Siegel

May 16, 2014

Energy

McDonald's Twitter Chat Recap: #McDsustainability

Our lively #McDsustainability chat with the McDonalds Corporation took place on May 7, 2014.   For the fast food giant, which […]

Marissa Rosen

May 16, 2014

Energy

Waste Not, Want Not: How Reducing Food Waste Can Help Address Climate Change

By Camille Szramiak-Arneberg Besides making it easier to do the dishes, there really was a good reason your mother raised […]

TriplePundit

May 15, 2014

Energy

Why Climate Change May Affect the Foods We Eat

Climate change may one day affect the foods we eat: A new study led by the Harvard School of Public […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 15, 2014

Energy

Op-Ed: We Still Need Precaution, Says Forum for the Future Founder

By Jonathon Porritt The CEOs of the world’s biggest chemical and agribusiness companies recently petitioned the presidents of the EU […]

GreenFutures

May 15, 2014

Technology

Op-Ed: Design Has to be Emotionally Durable

By Jon Turney Any hilltop is enhanced by a wind turbine. The symmetry of the turning blades is as pleasing […]

GreenFutures

May 15, 2014

Energy

Got a Sustainable Business Plan in the Works? It Could be Worth $680,000

Ed note: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge If you’re not familiar with the Dutch […]

Nick Aster

May 14, 2014

Energy

One in Five Dunkin' Donuts Shareholders Want Nanomaterials Report

Last week’s shareholder resolution to investigate Dunkin’ Brands’ use of nanomaterials in its products was not approved, but resolution organizers […]

Lauren Zanolli

May 14, 2014

Energy

World’s Largest Tire Recycling Facility Opens in Houston, Texas

The old adage is true that everything is bigger in Texas. And now, so is tire recycling. Genan, the world’s […]

Sherrell Dorsey

May 13, 2014

Technology

Airbus Electric Airplane Flies—For an Hour Per Charge

Airbus Group’s E-Fan, an all-electric trainer aircraft made of composite material, made its first flight last month–proving once again that […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 12, 2014

Energy

Fast Fashion Retailer Forever 21 Goes Solar, But is it Enough?

Fashion retail giant Forever 21 recently commenced the installation of a 5.1-megawatt solar power system at its headquarters in the […]

Sherrell Dorsey

May 12, 2014

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Recap: #3pChat on Sustainable Seafood

On Thursday, May 8, we hosted a series-focused Tweet Jam, which was one of our highest-impact, and most well-attended online chats […]

Marissa Rosen

May 11, 2014

Energy

Obama: "We Don't Fear the Future" of Climate Change

On the heels of  the administration’s release of the Third National Climate Assessment report, President Barack Obama today announced an array […]

Alexis Petru

May 9, 2014

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Sustainable Seafood

Sustainable Fish Farming: Global-Scale Aquaculture in the Big City

Editor’s note: This is the third post in a three-part series on sustainable fish farming startups. In case you missed […]

Tom Schueneman

May 9, 2014

Energy

Third National Climate Assessment: Evidence, Impacts Of Warming Abound

Providing the U.S. government and public with its most thorough and comprehensive “status report on climate change science and impacts” […]

Andrew Burger

May 9, 2014

Technology

Abu Dhabi Launches Solar Car Challenge

This week at the Abu Dhabi Ascent climate meeting in the United Arab Emirates, renewable energy company Masdar, in partnership with the […]

Phil Covington

May 9, 2014

Energy

New Aluminum Can Boasts 90 Percent Recycled Content

Environmentalists and beer lovers alike can raise their glasses in a toast: Aluminum manufacturer and recycler Novelis has unveiled an […]

Alexis Petru

May 9, 2014

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Sustainable Seafood

The Future of Mariculture and the Role of Startups, Lawmakers and NGOs

Editor’s note: This is the second post in a three-part series on sustainable fish farming startups. You can read the […]

Tom Schueneman

May 8, 2014

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Sustainably Attired

Upcycling: The New Wave of Sustainable Fashion

Image: Models walk the runway wearing upscaled garments at a Redress fashion show.  By Beth Stewart of Redress In a world […]

TriplePundit

May 8, 2014

Energy

Can India Go 100 Percent Renewable by 2050?

Editor’s note: This is the first post in a two-part series. You can read the second post here. By Darshan […]

TriplePundit

May 8, 2014

Energy

Electronic Industry Doubles E-Waste Collection in 2013

The U.S. consumer electronics industry set a new record for electronic waste recycling in 2013, according to a new report. […]

Alexis Petru

May 8, 2014

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Sustainable Seafood

Follow Along Live on our #3pChat Tweet Jam: Sustainable Seafood

In March, we hosted our first #3pChat Tweet Jam on sustainable fashion, featuring prominent sustainable designers and merchandisers from around the […]

Marissa Rosen

May 8, 2014

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Sustainable Seafood

Sustainable Fish Startups: From the Open Seas to the Inner City

Editor’s note: This is the first post in a three-part series on sustainable fish farming startups. You can find the second […]

Tom Schueneman

May 7, 2014

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Sustainably Attired

Should Eco-Labels Shape Purchasing Choices?

Wouldn’t it be helpful when shopping for clothes or footwear to know which products contain problematic materials, utilize renewable energy in […]

Sarah Lozanova

May 7, 2014

Energy

Global Desalination Challenge Aims For 'Big Outcome That Changes the World'

General Electric (GE) has partnered with oil giant Saudi Aramco to launch a global search for low cost, high efficiency […]

Tina Casey

May 7, 2014

Technology

In Peru, Billboard Puts Out Message While Taking In Pollution

It’s often been said that actions speak louder than words. But perhaps words and actions can be combined in a […]

RP Siegel

May 7, 2014

Energy

Top 50 Cities in the World Ranked for Resilience

Parts of the U.S. are experiencing drought, including California. Other parts are experiencing floods, while others are also experiencing extreme […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 7, 2014

Energy

TODAY: Join Us for a Twitter Chat with McDonald's Corporation

#McDSustainability will take place on May 7, 2014 at 10am PST / 1pm EST. Join us for a lively discussion […]

Marissa Rosen

May 7, 2014

Energy

Masdar Partners With Companies to Develop Energy-Efficient Desalination Pilot Project

While California is in the grip of drought after one of the driest years on record, reigniting an interest in […]

Phil Covington

May 6, 2014

Technology

California Joins Push For National Fuel Cell EV Network

California has just joined the Obama administration’s new public-private partnership H2 USA, and that should go a long way towards […]

Tina Casey

May 6, 2014

Energy

U.S. Federal Government Amps Up E-Waste Reuse and Recycling

The U.S. federal government is the nation’s largest consumer and disposer of electronics. Considering the number of federal employees—about 2.7 […]

Leon Kaye

May 5, 2014

Energy

Spanish Island Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Energy

The possibilities of renewable energy are on display as El Hierro, the smallest of Spain’s Canary Islands, is set to […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 5, 2014

Energy

Offshore Floating Nuclear Power Plant Concept Under Development

MIT scientists are exploring what they say could revolutionize the nuclear power plant, both in terms of safety and cost. […]

Sarah Lozanova

May 5, 2014

Energy

The New Energy Landscape Part II: Growth Areas for Impact and Sustainable Energy Investment

Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a two-part series on the new energy landscape. In case you missed […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2014

Energy

SolarCoin: Accelerating Solar Investment

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series on electricity-backed currency. In case you missed it, you can […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2014

Energy

Michigan Cities Building a Sustainable Energy Platform: Holland, Ann Arbor and Beyond

Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a two-part series examining how Michigan cities are adopting sustainable energy efficiency […]

TriplePundit

May 3, 2014

Energy

The New Energy Landscape Part I: Impact and Sustainable Energy Investing

By Marta Maretich Energy is set to be a key global concern for the foreseeable future—and to continue to be […]

TriplePundit

May 2, 2014

Energy

Michigan Cities Building a Sustainable Energy Platform: Focus on Grand Rapids

Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a two-part series examining how Michigan cities are adopting sustainable energy efficiency […]

TriplePundit

May 2, 2014

Energy

Monsanto Announces Aggressive Sustainability Goals

Monsanto isn’t a name that many readers associate with the sustainability movement. With so much focus on genetically modified organisms […]

Jan Lee

May 1, 2014

Technology

City of the Future: Bigger, Smarter, Greener?

By  Jürgen Hase Cities today are in danger of choking in smog. They may only make up 2 percent of […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2014

Technology

Do You know How to Keep Your Employees Satisfied and Motivated?

By Emily Bates Apple’s new employee-friendly ways under CEO Tim Cook are designed to keep employees happy and retain them, […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2014

Technology

3p Interview: Brad Molotsky, Executive Vice President, Brandywine Realty Trust

Every Wednesday, TriplePundit takes 30 minutes or so to chat with an interesting leader in the sustainable business movement. These chats are […]

Marissa Rosen

April 30, 2014

Energy

Tackling the Next Nexus: Food Waste and Energy

The food industry organization Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA) has just released a new toolkit for improving the bottom line […]

Tina Casey

April 30, 2014

Energy

Levi's Waste<Less Collection: A New Home for Recycled Plastic

Figuring out what to do with all those polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, plastic bottles that we generate on a daily […]

Jan Lee

April 30, 2014

Energy

EIA Underestimating Renewable Energy Growth, Analysis Finds

Analysis by the nonprofit research group Sun Day Campaign finds that renewable energy sources in the U.S. could reach or […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 29, 2014

Technology

Shell's Eco-Marathon Inspires a New Generation of Green Innovation

As I stood on the lawn outside of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, I knew I […]

RP Siegel

April 28, 2014

Energy

All of California is in Drought, First Time in 15 Years

The current drought hitting California makes the nightly news in many of the state’s major markets — and for good […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 28, 2014

Energy

3p Weekend: 7 Eco Apps That Are Actually Worth Downloading

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

April 25, 2014

Technology

Water: The Latest Trend in Eco-Clean

Remember when people boycotted movie theatre popcorn because of the high saturated fat content of the coconut oil used to pop […]

jennifer boynton

April 25, 2014

Technology

Intel, High-Tech Leaders Rank High On Green Power Partnership Top 100

The shift from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is well under way, offering societies worldwide a means of […]

Andrew Burger

April 25, 2014

Technology

SAP's 'Autism at Work' Initiative: An Insatiable Appetite for Improvement

In May of last year, SAP announced the launch of Autism at Work — a unique global initiative to employ people with […]

Mary Mazzoni

April 24, 2014

Energy

From Singapore to Argentina, Cities Get Serious About Local Food

By Anna Simpson Unlike its neighbors, Singapore does not consider itself an agricultural nation. Rightly so – for now, at […]

GreenFutures

April 23, 2014

Technology

Twitter Chat Recap: Can Corporate Sustainability & Economic Growth Coexist?

What does it mean for a technology company to lead with sustainability? How can technology companies leverage their expertise and […]

Nick Aster

April 22, 2014

Technology

3p Interview: A Conversation With an Electric Road Warrior

Norman Hajjar is a man with a penchant for travel, adventure and a strong sense of curiosity. Years ago, when […]

RP Siegel

April 22, 2014

Energy

Department of the Interior Launches Landscape Mitigation Strategy

Launching a landscape-based mitigation strategy on April 10, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell took a bold step forward in […]

Andrew Burger

April 22, 2014

Technology

Clean Energy Sector In Illinois Continues To Grow, Survey Results Find

The results of the first comprehensive survey of Illinois’ clean energy sector found that there are currently 96,875 people employed […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 22, 2014

Energy

China's Coal Boom is Waning With Ambitious Reductions Targets

China is the world’s largest energy consumer and leading carbon dioxide emitter. Last year, coal accounted for a staggering 65 […]

Sarah Lozanova

April 22, 2014

Energy

U.S. Wind Energy Could Double, But It's Deja-vu All Over Again in Congress

Last year got off to a shaky start for the U.S. wind energy industry, but new project construction and installed […]

Andrew Burger

April 21, 2014

Technology

Is Environmental Entrepreneurship the Key to Solving Climate Change?

By David Levine The United Nations recently issued a report that is finally putting the issue of climate change, and its […]

TriplePundit

April 21, 2014

Technology

Bacardi Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Its Rum Facility in Puerto Rico

Bacardi Ltd. is a world famous maker of rum, but the company is becoming known for something else: its sustainability […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 21, 2014

Energy

EPA Data Shows U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Slightly Decreased in 2012

Climate change is making the news for a number of reasons, including Showtime’s new series called “Years of Living Dangerously.” […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 18, 2014

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The Rise Of The Sharing Economy

'Netflix for Legos' Is More Than Mere Child’s 'Pley' in the Sharing Economy

Toddlers and preschoolers exchanging toys through the sharing economy – no, it’s not a scene from Portlandia’s recent sketch spoofing collaborative […]

Alexis Petru

April 18, 2014

Technology

Walmart's New LED Light Fixtures to Save $34,000 per Store

There are many criticisms leveled at Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers. However, Walmart is fast becoming a leader […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 17, 2014

Energy

Transmission for Renewables: Cheaper and Greener Than Natural Gas Pipelines

Reducing carbon emissions, boosting energy and water resource efficiency, creating green jobs and boosting local economies, and reducing waste and […]

Andrew Burger

April 15, 2014

Energy

Can Glad Start a National Conversation on Waste?

How much waste do you throw away every day? That’s the question the Glad Products Co. hopes people will ask […]

Alexis Petru

April 15, 2014

Technology

Electricity Prices Fall In Europe As German Renewable Energy Output Increases

For the fifth consecutive month, electricity prices in countries neighboring Germany have decreased, recently released Platts data reveals, due in large part […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 15, 2014