http://greenercomputing.com/feed/greenerdesign en http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/05/06/co-op-america-greening-businesses-large-and-small The second annual Green Business Conference takes place in Chicago this month; in advance of the gathering GreenBiz Radio sat down with Denise Hamler, director of Co-Op America's green business programs, to learn how the world of green business has grown. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Matthew Wheeland 23888 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/07/new-pepsico-bottle-uses-20-percent-less-plastic The new half-liter bottles also will sport a smaller label and need 5 percent less shrink wrap for multi-packs. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23907 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/06/unverferth-manufacturing-co-develops-low-impact-farming-tools-with-autodesk-software Farm equipment maker Unverferth has been recognized for using Autodesk's design software to speed its creation of low-till tools. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerDesign Staff 23855 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/05/green-tv-program-to-clean-up-life-cycle From manufacturing to energy use to end-of-life, the LCD TV Association's new GreenTV program brings manufacturers together with vendors to shrink the television's ecological footprint. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerDesign Staff 23781 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/02/officemax-unveils-terracycle-recycled-office-products Among the new offerings the retailer announced yesterday are binders, pencil cases, trash cans and cleaning products that are made from reclaimed waste materials and environmentally beneficial ingredients. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerDesign Staff 23727 at http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/05/01/approaching-efficiency-investment Cost is the perennial barrier to green corporate investments in energy efficiency, but a new approach from Economist Jerry Jackson, the author of "Energy Budgets at Risk," can help companies evaluate these expenditures using tools created by the financial industry. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 23739 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/28/recycled-plastic-becomes-railroad-ties Trains in the Bay Area are now riding on top of recycled plastic ties, and researchers are working on plastics that biodegrade quickly and safely. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23423 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/24/welcome-greenbiz-20 We've been working long hours behind the scenes to make GreenBiz.com and our sister sites even more useful and information-packed. At last, here it is, and here's what new and improved about the sites. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Joel Makower 23351 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/24/autodesk-program-helps-make-sustainable-design-choices The maker of 3D modeling software has created a program to help designers easily see the environmental aspects of their material choices. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23353 at http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/04/24/getting-most-out-your-e-waste When companies recycle e-waste, they need to ensure that every stage of the recycling process is set up appropriately, from where the waste is sent to how it's processed. But the effort is worth it. Aside from helping the environment, proper e-waste disposal can be a revenue stream and protect a company's work. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Jonathan Bardelline 23358 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/22/dupont-honors-seven-products-sustainable-packaging The company paid homage to sustainable innovations in packaging that included materials that were compostable, biodegradable and made from renewable sources. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerDesign Staff 23236 at http://greenercomputing.com/column/2008/04/16/growing-eco-patent-commons-truly-promote-green-innovation The launch earlier this year of the Eco-Patent Commons marked a big step forward in information-sharing among greentech companies; despite its significant promise, the Commons needs some small improvements to truly become a powerful building block for innovation. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Nancy Edwards Cronin 22847 at http://greenercomputing.com/column/2008/04/14/sustainable-packaging-and-five-stages-grief-0 Many in the business community reflect on the how the green economy will impact their industries with reactions reminiscent of the "Five Stages of Grief." Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Dennis Salazar 22813 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/11/four-aveda-ingredients-certified-cradle-cradle The Environmental Protection and Encouragement Agency assigned uruku and sandalwood, rose and lavender oils the certification after a three year assessment. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerDesign Staff 14036 at http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/04/10/making-journey-toward-zero-waste Waste reduction is an environmental goal more and more companies are talking about, with some even planning to get down to zero waste. It's a concept that helps the environment while saving money, time and resources. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Jonathan Bardelline 13973 at