Aug. 7, 2008 - Packaging firms are feeling the squeeze as retailers up their expectations for more recyclable, resource-efficient product packaging, according to a new industry report.

Aug. 7, 2008 - Nissan has developed an "eco pedal" system that prevents drivers from giving their vehicles too much gas.

Aug. 1, 2008 - Kohl's has earned U.S. EPA's Energy Star rating for 50 of its U.S. locations - the largest multi-site certification ever awarded to a retail chain.

Aug. 1, 2008 - The plant in Alameda, Calif., boasts a redesigned heating system that recovers enough heat from the roasting process to cut overall gas consumption by 85%.

July 31, 2008 - Dell has launched what the company is calling its "most environmentally responsible consumer PC" yet - a desktop whose CPU takes up 80% less space and uses 70% less energy than comparable models.

July 29, 2008 - A line of food packaging made from the bulrush plant has become the first in its category to earn Cradle to Cradle certification for its sustainable design.

July 25, 2008 - Microsoft researchers have developed a new liquid crystal display (LCD) technology that's three times more energy efficient than current designs.

July 25, 2008 - Soon you may be able to turn your non-electric vehicle into a hybrid simply by attaching an electric motor to your car's back wheels.

July 24, 2008 - Wells Fargo has earned LEED pre-certification for a new green-store design that cuts building energy use by 20% and water use by 40%.

July 17, 2008 - A state-of-the-art General Motors dealership in Michigan is applying for LEED Gold certification, two months after a Texas Toyota dealership became the first in the U.S. to achieve the distinction.