The Easy-Bake Oven is falling victim to the fight against global warming. The incandescent light bulbs that heat the toy ovens are being phased out in 2012 in favor of energy-efficient compact fluorescents. But precisely becaus…
In a somewhat surprising report, The U.N. Environment Programme says one of the most promising green industries — at least when it comes to creating economic growth, reducing poverty, fueling job creation and addressing major …
Many companies and products claim to be green. But what does that actually mean? In some cases, labels can be misleading. As “greenwashing” increases, so does the need for greater consumer awareness.
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Corning’s (GLW) third-quarter profit rose 22% from a year earlier, as higher sales of the company’s automotive and diesel-emission products more than offset the falling glass prices for flat-panel TVs.
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Companies that claim to be environmentally friendly or say their products have certain so-called “green” benefits may face more stringent requirements as far as showing proof of such claims, the Federal Trade Commission said to…