Starbucks’ Cup Competition Rewards Innovations for Reuse

June 19th, 2010 by Editor

The winner of a competition sponsored by Starbucks to gather ideas for reducing paper cup use isn’t a cup at all, but a concept for encouraging customers to bring their own cups for possible free drinks.

 

Starbucks' Cup Competition Rewards Innovations for Reuse


By Jonathan Bardelline
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Rebounces Gives Tennis Balls Longer Lives

April 23rd, 2010 by Editor

Rebounces wants to give tennis balls longer lives by repressurizing them and putting them back on the court.

Rebounces Gives Tennis Balls Longer Lives


By Jonathan Bardelline
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Hanes Tries on New Hemp-Based Fibers for Size

March 24th, 2010 by Editor

A new fiber derived from the part of hemp plants typically discarded offers numerous environmental and performance benefits over cotton and is being tested by Hanesbrands.
 

Hanes Tries on New Hemp-Based Fibers for Size


By Jonathan Bardelline
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Business Benefits in the Inner City: The State of Green Business-Chicago

February 10th, 2010 by Editor

Although there are many benefits from investing in and working within metropolitan areas and inner cities, much of the information about opportunities is fragmented and scattered.
 


By Jonathan Bardelline
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Chicago’s Green Economy Grows, But Struggles Remain: The State of Green Business Forum-Chicago

February 9th, 2010 by Editor

The Chicago area has seen growth in its green economy and exciting action around services for new and small businesses, but hurdles still remain as companies, non-profits and other groups look for resources and funds.
 


By Jonathan Bardelline
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On Global Warming: Trust But Verify

December 7th, 2009 by Editor

As COP15 begins, the world already has a precedent for how the United States and China can work together.
 


By Jonathan Lash
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Nay Or Yea: Vegan Natalie Portman’s Dress At ‘Brothers’ Premiere

November 24th, 2009 by Editor

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We’re going to go out on a limb here and assume that the dressNatalie Portmanwore to the premiere of her new movieBrothersis most likely of the animal-friendly variety — especially since her transition back to vegan after reading Jonathan Safran Foer’s new book “Eating Animals”.

What do you think of it? Pretty? Eek? Hit the pics below to also check out the purple heels.

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Perkins+Will Launches First Chemical Blacklist for Building Designers

November 10th, 2009 by Editor

Architectural firm Perkins+Will has unveiled its Precautionary List, which includes 25 chemicals commonly used in buildings, explains why they are a threat to humans and the environment, and lists safer alternatives.
 


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