The Clarence House palace occupied by the Prince of Wales will move closer to being carbon negative with the installation of a 32 panel solar energy system.
A renewed interest in greenwashing by the FTC, courts and legislatures makes prosecution for greenwashing more likely than ever before.
A tiny insect has been spreading steadily, devastating coffee plants in Africa, Latin America, and around the world.
Cincinnati based Tulong llc announced today that it has developed new sustainable apparel made from people-friendly and earth-friendly sustainable materials (recycled colored cotton and recycled polyester from plastic bottles).
Students Profile MBA Programs’ Efforts to Prepare Responsible Leaders
People Turn Off Lights in Vain, Ignoring Real Efficiencies
It's clean and green and makes the daily commute to and from work quick and easy and reduces carbon emissions by 20 pounds per person, per day.
A group of high school students from Kansas City have just concluded tests on a student-built electric car and may have set a world record for efficiency.
Seventh Generation Donates Diapers to Moms in Need - Green Brand Launches CHANGES Program in Canada to Assist Women in Shelters
While some studies have suggested that frequent use of cell phones causes increased risk of brain and mouth cancers, others have found no such links. But since cell phones are relatively new and brain cancers grow slowly, many experts are now recommending taking steps to reduce exposure.
While the environmental and recreational benefits of open space preservation are readily apparent, the many economic benefits are often less evident.
Looking deep into the supply chain and across product lifecycles for potential carbon pollution reduction wins is innovative and uncharted territory.
Agriculture Researchers compare how the pollution behind a meal affects coastal ecosystems versus the climate
Summer is rapidly drawing to a close, and that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But before you frantically stock up on new school supplies, take a moment to think about how you can green your child’s schooling.
Urban agriculture, or urban farming, is becoming more common not only in Detroit—where some say the trend began—but around the country.
There’s something funny happening in the world of sustainable brands. What is strange is an emerging pattern of how brands are marketing their green innovation. Or rather, not marketing it.
Canadian regulators have been trying to find ways to keep household hazardous waste out of landfills and toilets. The problem is that these wastes are expensive to collect and even more expensive to properly dispose of.
The Competition Bureau of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association have developed guidelines on the appropriate use of environmental terms and environmental claims.
Saving money, capturing new market opportunities and reducing risk are just a few of the benefits that owners and managers of Canadian organizations are realizing from going “green” and becoming more environmentally sustainable.
British Columbia’s sustainable tourism network chosen to lead a pilot for a nation-wide sustainable tourism certification program
Andrew Derocher and his colleagues have calculated how long one southerly population can hold out. Their answer? No more than a few decades, as the bears’ decline closely tracks that of the Arctic’s disappearing sea ice.
What’s That Smell? is intended to provide consumers with alternatives for reducing their exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in fragranced cleaning products and to offer some policy solutions for protecting public health in the long term.
An international food safety body has set new rules on preparing bagged salads and said the chemical melamine that tainted Chinese milk is acceptable only in tiny amounts in infant formula and food.
Egypt has and will always be known for its amazing pyramids, but just like the rest of the world looks towards skyscrapers for a green living, this beautiful nation too is making way for a sustainable tower.
Women and especially moms are very wary of the impact of the products and services in their lives, and how these impact the health of their family. Moms are also a main buyer, representing an overpowering influence over brands.
A programme is emerging in Germany to expand the total area covered by forests -- to as much as five percent of national territory.
Canada's boreal forest is on track to become the world's best-protected ecosystem, says paper slated to be presented this week at an international conference on conversation issues.
FAA Grants Terrafugia Extra Takeoff Weight to Accommodate Road Safety Features. Road capable aircraft gives whole new meaning to "Park and Fly"
With the Launch of the DVD on June 22nd, the FUEL team of Energy Experts Began a National Dialogue on Solutions for the DeepWater Oil Spill
EMSL Analytical has been on the forefront of providing quick and affordable allergen and mold testing solutions to ensure good indoor air quality (IAQ) in homes.
Twenty two hazardous and special waste materials can now be returned to municipal recycling depots, retail collection counters, collection events and pharmacies across Ontario
Offsetters and Salt Spring Coffee Company announce Canada's first carbon neutral brew
California consumers worried about toxic chemicals in the products they purchase have a brighter future with the release of a draft regulation for the design of safer products.
Another milestone in Canada's Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) has been reached with the release of assessments of 13 potentially harmful substances.
Today's university students are extremely concerned with issues of globalization and sustainability, but only four out of 10 believe their education has prepared them to address these issues.
European business leaders have delivered a voluntary environmental code of conduct for the retail sector.
Electrolux goes well beyond green sloganeering with its well-timed announcement of a plan to turn some of the discarded plastic in the oceans into vacuum cleaners
Henkel, two time recipient of the Walmart Sustainability Award, was recognized as the global supplier that has made the biggest contribution to sustainability.
Nissan International SA has joined Renault SA's partnership with German electric utility RWE Efficiency GmbH to promote electric mobility in Germany.
Consumers shouldn't assume that, because a product is organic, it's also environmentally friendly.
Mainstream consumers are complicated. They know just enough buzz words to make you think they know more than they do, and most don’t actually go green to save the planet.
A centre of excellence, in a simple sense, is defined as a structure where research and technological research is performed to world standards, in terms of measurable scientific production (including training) and/or technological innovation.
Food prices could soar up by 40 per cent in next decade, UN report warns
Sustainable Brands ’10 closes with the promise realized for Game-Changing Innovations and Insights that create better brands focused on people, Planet and Profit
Experiments are under way to harvest free energy through motion and the environment, which could lead to devices such as mobile phones that can be recharged without electricity.
Most consumers in all countries want to buy from environmentally responsible companies, but the cost of green products continues to be a hurdle.
Over five years this innovative transaction - one of the first of its kind - will generate more than $1.7 million.
Industry Canada has published a useful guide that explains some of the common green claims and labels one will find in Canada.
"People don't learn by doing things right. "They learn by making mistakes and then reflecting on what went wrong."
New research identifies "Green Gap" that must be bridged to reach Canada's environmental goals
Second annual Index shows "green gap" widening among Canadians. Corporate Canada has a role to play.
Corporate - academic partnerships to promote development of environmental education at leading Ontario post secondary institutions
Going Green can go wrong. Making it right will take a deep re-thinking of growth and development.
They came by the thousands to see how to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle - and they had fun in the process. EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo educated and entertained a new generation of eco-conscious consumers about how to green their lifestyles.
Everyday exposure to dangerous levels of toxic chemical BPA unavoidable for most families
With everyone using different measurements, how can we possibly compare “footprints”?
Sears Canada has created its own Cost and Carbon Savings Calculator to demonstrate to its customers the financial and environmental benefit of ENERGY STAR(R) products and services.
Waste Management and Carleton University propose to establish Renewable Energy Laboratory
Biodiversity threat will eclipse climate change economic impacts, but still misses the CEO and valuations radar – PwC study
New survey suggests companies are not engaging consumers on corporate social and environmental issues
New report from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says there is no direct causal link between wind turbines and adverse health effects
This summer, teachers from across BC will become students once again and explore the wonders of nature through a new course designed to enhance environmental education across all subject areas in BC schools.
Rebuilding and greening the world's fisheries could raise catches and trigger benefits to industry, consumers and the global economy.
Reusable commemorative bags are to replace 30,000 plastic bags at this year's Stanley Cup finals
Economic report into biodiversity crisis reveals price of consuming the planet species losses around the world
New student-run startup’s nanoengineered concrete reduces CO2 emissions and is stronger than any existing cement
Shop, shop, shop until you drop; then offset your eco-guilt by catching the bus home and carrying your purchases in your re-useable bags. This kind of logic is something that many of us can probably relate to, but unfortunately it is bad news for the environment.
Can't write code but still want to make a difference? Design fun and innovative climate action apps using government data
Industry and environmental groups commend Ontario government for showing leadership on water
Spectra Energy has announced ten children of company employees have been selected to receive up to $5,000 per year in scholarship funds toward undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
Aspen Institute and National Geographic Announce the 2010 Aspen Environment Forum, July 25-28
In what could set the stage for a fundamental shift in commercial aviation, an MIT-led team has designed a green airplane that is estimated to use 70 percent less fuel than current planes while also reducing noise and emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Despite the growing number of incentives there are few quality-control standards to protect consumers from incompetent "eco experts" looking to cash in on the booming industry
UBC opens Beaty Biodiversity Centre, unveils Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton exhibit
A rose may be a rose. But that rose-like fragrance in your perfume may be something else entirely, concocted from any number of the fragrance industry’s 3,100 stock chemical ingredients, the blend of which is almost always kept hidden from the consumer
You've seen them driving by on the road and parked in your neighbors' driveway. You've wondered how they achieve such great mileage. You may even ask: "What is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)?
Radical change in mobility to address growing urbanization issues. GM forces the convergence of electricity and connectivity to redefine automobile DNA.
Swiss, California and Spanish researchers have found that particulates from auto exhaust can lead to the thickening of artery walls, possibly increasing chances of a heart attack and stroke.
Natural systems that support economies, lives and livelihoods across the planet are at risk of rapid degradation and collapse unless there is swift, radical and creative action to conserve and sustainably use the variety of life on Earth says new UNEP Report
Increased demand for food and water resulting from population growth, climate change, and higher per capita water requirements resulting from increased living standards are threatening the already limited supply.
Sustainability-oriented marketing can do more than build brand loyalty and establish corporate leadership; it can change the way people look at the world and ignite much-needed cultural change. In effect, it can change the world. The problem is that responsible green marketing is being undermined by 'greenwash', the practice of brands making false and misleading claims, which is on the rise everywhere.
Proving that “going green” is more than a feel-good fad, Swedish designers collaborated to establish a culture of sustainable fashion.
By the year 2050, 80% of the world will live in urban areas. But how will they eat?
Loblaw's commitment to respect the environment earns spot on Canada's Greenest Employers list Canada's largest grocery retailer recognized for environmental initiatives
New “Our Marvelous Oceans” Program to Foster Greater Marine Environment Understanding
At NRDC's Forces For Nature benefit, multi-talented singer, song-writer, advocate and activist Sheryl Crow speaks from the heart about preserving the planet for future generations and the importance of a childhood spent in nature
It's wonderful to see companies competing on green. But there is a high risk of saying something that isn't quite true, or of overstating the truth.
Lara Greden, Director of Environmental Product Strategy, for Verisae, a leading environmental consulting firm, has authored an informative paper on Greening the Supply Chain.
Earth Day Network and Future Friendly call on public to pledge to help the environment through 'Billion Acts of Green' social media efforts
The World Development Indicators (WDI) 2010, released today, gives a statistical progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
How much energy does it take to shoot off a single tweet? Not that much, according to Raffi Krikorian.
As global population grows and access to sanitation improves, the world's forests are "under assault" from paper companies competing to respond to growing consumer demand for toilet tissue, the only paper product that cannot be recycled after use
A Brazilian court has overturned a ruling that could have delayed building a massive dam on an Amazon tributary.
A new Passive House design studio based in Vancouver has won Treehuggers “Best of Green” Readers Choice Award 2010 in the category Design and Architecture.
New recycling stations allow guests to deposit used beverage containers, plastic bags, small electronics and more
First U.S. Demonstration of Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype held in New York
Many companies have commendable sustainability records. Unfortunately, for the most part, consumers haven’t heard about them.
New report says scaling up electric-drive cars would actually reduce the federal deficit once Americans' incomes rise and they start paying less at the pump.
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