Aug. 11, 2008 - Asda, one of the largest supermarket chains in the U.K., has begun stocking cardboard milk containers as a greener alternative to plastic jugs, the Telegraph reports.

July 3, 2008 - A green-design dilemma: Wal-Mart and Costco have debuted a new gallon-size milk carton that cuts energy costs by saving space in refrigerators and shipping trucks - but consumers say the jugs just don't stack up to the old version, the New York Times reports.

May 21, 2008 - After successfully pressuring Apple to cut toxic materials from its iPhone, Greenpeace is taking aim at a new electronics product: gaming consoles. The group's latest report finds hazardous chemicals in the popular Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation, and Microsoft Xbox.

April 9, 2008 - Despite fielding their own green-car models, U.S. automakers continue to play catchup to Toyota and its Prius hybrid - because for many car buyers, the iconic Prius projects a "halo" of conscious consumerism, Reuters reports.

March 31, 2008 - Thanks to "green fatigue," consumers have gone back to choosing products based on product efficiency or personal taste, Design Week reports. With more products boasting green credentials, many designers are downplaying the environmental aspect in favor of good old-fashioned performance.