New Solar Panels Made with More Common Metals Could be Cheaper and More Sustainable
Solar cells made with "earth-abundant materials" may be the wave of the future. Continue reading →
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Tougher Electronic Waste Rules Come into Force in Europe
E-waste recycling rates are set to rise as new rules take effect across Europe. Continue reading →
Japanese Firms, Including Toyota, Develop Rare Earth Recycling
The hope is this new technology will allow Japan to slash its rare earth imports by 10% by…
London 2012: McDonald’s Chooses Bioplastic Packaging, Will Recycle 75% of Building
McDonald's use of bioplastic utensils and containers meets the sustainability goals for the Games, but its temporary restaurant…
Apple Puts Spotlight on Proliferation, Value of Eco-Labels
Apple's abrupt decision to abandon and then re-embrace the EPEAT green technology certification over the last 10 days…
Apple Reverses EPEAT Decision — With New Listings, to Boot
Apple has rejoined the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool registry just days after withdrawing its 39 desktop computers,…
Toyota, J&J, Honda Ranked Best Global Green Brands
Industries around the world are taking actionable and quantifiable measures to improve both their sustainability performance and their…
Sustainability and the Politics of Environmental Protection
The outcry against high pressure hydraulic fracturing and the growing movement toward environmental protection in China are examples…