Industrial ecology

‘Green’ grocery store lets you package your own food

A new supermarket lets shoppers bring in their own reusable containers for everything from butter to beer.

Zero Waste Atlanta

Design Inspiration from Nature

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Biomimicry – Lessons from Mother Nature

Restorative Eco-Business

The World

International Treaty

Commentator Michael Silverstein reflects on the soon-to-be implemented international treaty commonly referred to as ISO 14000, and how he believes the new agreement on standards will aid businesses and the environment alike.

The World

Living on Earth Profile Series #14: Joseph Ling

Twenty years ago, 3M Corporation’s environmental scientist Joseph Ling created the “Pollution Prevention Pays” program, pioneering the concept of “green” American manufacturing. It transformed 3M  ? and much of the manufacturing world as well, as reporter Jon Gordon explains.

From Trash to Cash  ? and Museums

Welcome to the Children’s Garbage Museum in Connecticut, where piles of trash teach children to recycle, and Trashosauraus reigns supreme.

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Biomimicry

Looking to nature for inspiration and design.