Environment on Earth

A Hewlett-Packard Co notebook computer that’s packaged in a recycled bag rather than a box has won a challenge by retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc for less wasteful packaging.HP’s Pavilion dv6929, which Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores are selling for $798, was singled out for a design that reduces packaging by 97 percent and requires a […]

The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) has chosen e-waste recycler Redemtech to collect and recycle the company’s obsolete electronics, with a commitment that none of these products will be landfilled or exported to other countries.
As part of the partnership, this year PBG hosted an Employee E-waste Recycling Day, which collected more than 4,000 pounds of consumer […]

Brush on your bronzer in tree-hugging style. Walgreens now carries a line of makeup tools made with highly sustainable bamboo wood and recycled aluminum cans. The five animal-free brushes sit in a reusable pouch printed, no less, with plant-based ink. Make up your mind to live green.

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The No. 1 cell phone maker in the world is showing off a conceptual cell phone design at the GSMA Mobile World Congress that is made of entirely renewable and recycled parts. The phone, called “Remade,” was unveiled here during a keynote speech given by Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo .

 The phone is being developed in […]

Pentel of America, a leading provider of writing instruments, office products, and art materials, is continuing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility with the launch of Recycolog, a new umbrella brand for its eco-friendly products. Pentel’s environmental programs began in 1974 when a Pentel factory in Japan was recognized and honored for its […]