Eco-Friendly

Yesterday, Californians got the opportunity to decide whether or not they wanted to validate the state's previously approved ban of single-use plastic bags—known as Proposition 67. The proposition bans grocery stores and other selected retail outlets from handing…

In order to combat the number of single-use coffee cups that end up in landfills, one entrepreneur in the U.K. created a collapsible mug for coffee to go. Andrew Brooks, the designer of…

Last week, we looked into the leftover Cleveland Indians merchandise that won't hit stores following the team's World Series loss. Ordinarily, we could assume the apparel falsely…

It seems like every day there are new, innovative designs for reusable water bottles. As people become more environmentally conscious, having a water bottle that they can refill is appealing. But, some people might be wary of the quality of the water they're drinking. One water bottle, the Ecomo Water Bottle, provides a digital readout…

Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that it will renovate its former manufacturing space into a state-of-the-art office facility. When finished, the space will occupy 105,000 sq. ft. and make room for a planned 25 to 50 new employees over the next three to five years. As part of the project, the company took steps to ensure…

In an effort to be more green with its promotional products, Best Buy started using a gift card that's completely recyclable. The "Go Green" gift card is made of paper, so customers can toss it right in their recycling bins when they're done using them. Traditional PVC cards typically are not accepted in city recycling…

A lot of apparel manufacturers are taking steps to be greener these days. That usually means focusing on factory emissions, using sustainable materials or sourcing locally. However, Aerochromics has taken green apparel one…

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that GSI Outdoors, Spokane, Wash., is recalling its kids' insulated water bottles that it sold exclusively at L.L. Bean stores from July 2015 to May 2016.…

We've looked at different ways manufacturers have beenlooking to be more eco-friendly. Some have created biodegradable housewares, others have recycled plastic for other purposes and some have made the change from plastic products to paper products. Now, a German product…

For athletes all over the world, wearing an Olympic medal is one of the highest achievements imaginable. As we get closer to this year's Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, we found a look at…