Why we don’t need an Internet of Everything
Not all things in the world are worth keeping, let alone connecting. People, not products and machines, must drive this next big push in technology.
Indonesian Clerics Issue Fatwa… Against Wildlife Trafficking
No doubt you know some folks who, upon hearing the word “fatwa,” will say something about “damned terrorists.” Others might think of Salman Rushdie, and immediately equate the word with…
How Unconventional Partnerships Can Spur Sustainable Innovation
Global resources are dwindling. While a sobering reality, mankind is gradually beginning to solve the complex problems associated with the depletion of essential resources—fresh water, clean air, arable land, fossil…
Full Planet, Empty Plates, Chapter 11: Can We Prevent A Food Breakdown?
Editor’s note: We’re proud to support the Earth Policy Institute’s online publication of Lester Brown’s book Full Planet, Empty Plates by publishing selections from the book. If you missed other…
The Myth about LCA in Packaging
Looking to establish simple goals to drive sustainable packaging? Many companies are focusing on lightweighting, recyclability, recycled content, and renewable content for their sustainable packaging efforts. Bonus: all of these…
Guest Post: Protect the Environment-Stay Healthy and Save Money
Most people do not know how to save the environment. With a little knowledge, you can save the earth. If you can make sure an environmentally friendly lifestyle, you can…
‘Big Data’ Is an Investment in Nature — and Human Well-being
A new partnership will revolutionize the way we monitor, report and understand the health of ecosystems.
Manifesto for a corporate idealist: When girl meets oil
Big Oil broke her heart, but that didn't end her affair with doing good in business. If you can relate, here are 10 points to live by for your sustainability…
Biofuel Industry ‘Faces Huge Slowdown’
The 53.2 billion gallon a year biofuel industry is poised for a “huge” slowdown in capacity growth, according to a study by Lux Research. The industry will grow to 60.4…
The case for urbanism: reminding Labour what it stood for
This post is by Shaun Spiers, chief executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). It is a version of a post featured on CPRE’s blog. Good ideas can…
The great resource price shock
Today, Green Alliance has published new analysis on the ‘great resource price shock’. We show that food and energy prices have risen faster than other prices in the past ten…
Sustainable Prison Rehabilitation Program Celebrates Years of Success
Prison rehabilitation usually involves some combination of on-site work experience, and maybe some GED or college courses. But gardening? Dog training? Prairie restoration? Sounds like some social worker’s fantasy –…
Keurig Green Mountain’s 2020 Targets Address Company’s Biggest Sustainability Challenges
Keurig Green Mountain's ninth annual Sustainability Report, released today, reveals progress on the company’s 2013 initiatives, and also announces the company's ambitious new 2020 targets with a focus on three…
American Renewable Energy Company Aids Green Growth in West Java
Viridian wanted its staff to see firsthand how power and fresh water provision can transform communities.