5 Battery Trends That Represent a More Sustainable Future

When you think about the most eco-friendly items in your home, batteries might not be the first things that come to mind. Even if you have rechargeable batteries for your flashlight and some of your kids’ toys, you probably throw away a…

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Survey: Americans Miss Out on Savings from Energy Hacks

Americans love a deal. There is a proliferation of websites that specialize in coupons of every kind, people camp out all night for big deals, and some sales have even become official holidays. But while we are focused on upfront savings on…

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America’s Prettiest Natural Swimming Holes

Grab your swimsuit and some eco-friendly sunscreen — it’s time to explore the outdoors. The heat has arrived in the U.S., and that means swimming. Rather than splashing around in fossil-fuel-heated public pools, take your summer entertainment…

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Why the importance of corporate water tools is on the rise

As access to water becomes a critical barrier to doing business, new corporate water tools are popping up to help companies monitor and manage water usage and risk.

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How simulation tech can solve real sustainable design challenges

What do Northern California's Bay Bridge, a huge soccer stadium being built in Brazil and some of the most popular films and video games produced by Lucasfilm have in common? Technology that Autodesk believes can help change the world for the better.  

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Anvil Knitwear’s Emissions Rise 32% with Increased Production

Anvil Knitwear, which won an award for its first corporate responsibility report, has followed up with a refreshingly candid update that declares, "We’ve got some good news and some bad news …"

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More Americans Aware of Traditional Light Bulb Phaseout

More Americans say they are aware of the impending federal requirement for energy efficient lighting, but they continue to be hazy on details about the phaseout of traditional light bulbs and some express worry about the transition, according to new research.

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How Our Bones Inspire Architecture, Chairs and Cars

Material is expensive and so is the energy used to make it. You should put the material where it is needed and take it away from where it is doing no good.

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Apple’s new iPad is Deep Green, but a Planet-Saver? Nope.

Apple’s long, long, long-awaited new tablet computer has finally been released to the wild, and while the iPad is a pretty nifty looking machine, it’s unlikely to be a game-changer for the planet.

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Sen. Byrd to Big Coal: "Let’s Speak a Little More Truth"

The West Virginia coal industry, led by Massey Energy’s Don Blankenship , has had a good run of it lately, getting protections for their dirty industry into US climate legislation and some victories on mountaintop mining. But one of their protectors, Sen. Robert Byrd, appears to be growing disenchanted with Big Coal, authoring an op-ed called “Coal Must Embrace The Future.” …

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