November 30, 2007 
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Nintendo Scores Zero in Green Electronics Report
Nintendo has the dubious distinction of being the first company ever to score zeros across the board in Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics.
Now in its sixth edition, the guide ranks the 18 top electronics manufacturers by performance in the areas of recycling and toxics reduction. Read more...
ExxonMobil Makes a Better Hybrid Battery ExxonMobil Chemical has developed a new battery technology that could make the next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles more energy efficient and more affordable. Read more... First Keyboard Assembly Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification 
The first keyboard assembly — the rollout tray that houses a computer keyboard below the surface of an office desk — has received Cradle-to-Cradle Certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry. Read more...
Daimler Kicks off Global Push for Hybrid Commercial Vehicles Daimler is set to bump up production of its hybrid commercial vehicles in an effort to meet growing demand from commercial customers. Read more... Chevy's Hybrid SUV Named "Green Car of the Year" 
The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is the surprise winner of Green Car Journal's 2008 Green Car of the Year award, beating out smaller hybrid models from Chevy, Nissan, Mazda, and Saturn. Read more...
Ford CEO Outlines "Blueprint for Sustainability" 
Ford has announced plans to develop a range of new technologies that will enable the company to meet growing consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles that emit fewer greenhouse gases without compromising on safety, interior room, or performance. Read more...
Intel Shrinks Chip Size, Boosts Energy Efficiency Intel has unveiled a line of tiny microprocessors based on a new transistor formula that wastes 30% less energy. The new Core 2 Extreme and Xeon processors use hafnium, a silvery element commonly used in nuclear reactors, to reduce electricity leaks. Read more... Google Earth Shows Energy-Efficient Buildings in 3D 
Google Earth has added 80 3D models of buildings included in the U.S. Department of Energy's High-Performance Buildings Database. Read more...
Diamond Packaging Turns Wal-Mart Scorecard to Green Advantage Diamond Packaging says Wal-Mart’s Package Modeling software has been instrumental in its new Greenbox initiative, which aims to promote sustainability in all aspects of package production. Read more... More Greener Design News... |
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Advertise on SLM! Become a Sustainable Life Media advertiser or sponsor and reach tens of thousands of business leaders looking for product or service solutions to help them build their sustainability story. Click here to learn more. Have a story you want told? Send it to us! Dow Bets on Green Plastic Made from Soybeans 
PLA and PHA have a new acronym in their ranks — NOP (natural-oil polyols), a soybean-based precursor to polyurethane (PUR) that will target flexible applications in foam, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Dow claims to be the largest producer of NOPs, putting the weight of a market leader behind a greener alternative. (Modern Plastics) Read more...
More Design features... Q&A with Jesse Johnson of Q Collection Junior 
Jesse Johnson is the design innovator behind Q Collection Junior, maker of a striking line of eco-friendly baby furniture. All of the company's products are made from locally sourced materials, with non-toxic, low-VOC, water-based paints and stains, and formaldehyde-free glues. Here's his story. (Hatch) Read more...
More Design innovators... Sustainable Design Agency Shrinks Washing Machine’s Footprint | |
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A Sao Paulo design agency, Chelles & Hayashi, aims to help companies create products that reduce the amount of raw material needed in their production process. A washing machine from Mueller that uses 4 kilograms less of raw materials than conventional machines and 20 litres of water per load is featured. (via Environmental Leader) Run Time: 2:20 Min. 