Crackdown on Chinese Manufacturers Results in Safer Toys
greenbiz.com — The number of toys recalled over unlawful levels of lead and phthalates have dipped in the past year, due in part to efforts by China to educate or shut down companies that made dangerous toys. But still some toys have been found to contain excess lead. (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
Sears, Kmart, Blue Nile Swear Not to Sell 'Dirty Gold'
greenbiz.com — Sears, Kmart, and Blue Nile have pledged to abide by the guidelines of the 'No Dirty Gold' campaign, aimed at reducing mining's environmental and social impact. The campaign estimates 20 tons of mine waste are created to source enough gold for just one ring. (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
A Greener Rubber May Help You Optimize The Magic Triangle
greenbiz.com — Greener rubber is all the rage in tire technology, and tire makers are using it to help vehicles increase their fuel economy. But how does greener rubber stand up to heavy moisture, and other things that can impair friction and grip? Can a greener rubber still perform within the context of the industry's "Magic Triangle of Tire Technology"? (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
GE Makes a Bet on Backyard Wind Turbines
greenbiz.com — When it comes to energy, General Electric is all about big: big coal plants, big nuclear plants, big wind towers. So why would the $183-billion a year industrial conglomerate bother to invest in a small company that makes wind turbines so small they can be erected in your backyard? (Submitted by absolutelytrue) More...
Heinz On Track to Reduce Waste, Water, Energy Impacts by 20%
greenbiz.com — The company's 2009 sustainability report shows not only has the company passed the half-way point on its goals, but its reductions are picking up speed year over year. Heinz has managed to cut its carbon footprint by 13.4% since 2005, its energy use is down 15.8%, solid waste generation is down 27.4%, and water is down 15.7% in the same time frame. (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More...
Ignoring Tale of 3 Little Pigs, Ford Builds Car Using Straw
greenbiz.com — The 2010 Ford Flex will include the auto industry's first use of wheat straw, a waste byproduct from wheat production, and is sure to make green car fans squeal. The straw adds to Ford's growing list of bio-based and alternative materials it has added to vehicles, including soy-based seat foam, and seats made of recycled bottles. (Submitted by absolutelytrue) More...
Why 'Buy American' May Be Bad for America
greenbiz.com — Regulations included in the stimulus bill passed earlier this year required American-made products to be used in stimulus-funded projects. But in a world dominated by global supply chains, a "buy American" rule is simply bad business. (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
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