With the failure of green energy poster child Solyndra – after the California-based company that received a $528 million taxpayer investment — the question being asked in many circles is whether the green industry is a smart investment for either the public or private sector. Scottsdale-based reNature, which recently received a grant from Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship…

Office Depot now allows its delivery customers to choose paper bags over cardboard boxes when shipping their orders – a move that the company hopes will prevent…

In an effort to show consumers their tree-hugging side, Dow Chemical Company released a statement on World Environment Day that claimed the company “supports World Environment Day and the United Nations’ effort to create awareness around global environmental issues, including forest preservation … We are committed to fostering biodiversity by creating meaningful partnerships that advance…

Searching for a sustainable, cost-effective, high-impact strategy to promote your campaign, idea or business? Enter GreenGraffiti®, a unique viral marketing service that simply uses the power of water to etch virtually anything into dirty sidewalks or buildings. As times change, even street artists are seeking out less harmful forms of self expression to avoid permanently damaging the environement around them. This creative concept simply uses a template with a high pressure water sprayer, and…

Computerworld has released a “green IT” survey this year, with the intention of spotlighting the most innovative products that have revolutionized the green IT industry today. The survey was sent to the IT community through several different avenues, including e-mail broadcasts, social media and newsletters. Computerworld selected the top 12 Green IT users and top 12 Green IT vendors based on a weighting scheme. The top 12 green IT products are as follows…