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If you bike down a street on the edge of Los Angeles’s Echo Park neighborhood, you’ll see a sudden change in the pavement on one block, where the black asphalt shifts to white. A little over a year ago, the city covered the street with a special coating—light in color, …

Patrizia Savarese/Getty Images Why are business ecosystems suddenly such a hot topic? It’s not as though they’re a new idea. The term “ecosystem” has been used in business for 20 years. Companies including Volkswagen and Toyota have been orchestrating huge networks of suppliers and distributors for more than 50 years. …

Construction uses up a ton of resources and is typically quite harmful to the environment. Beginning in 1993, the Natural Resources Defense Council began to develop criteria that would make construction more environmentally friendly. Thus, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was born. There have since been a few …

Pests, especially in the warm weather, can ruin your holidays and stop you from hanging out at home or in your garden in peace. No one wants to feel those pesky little legs on their delicate skin—or, much to your chagrin, have them drop into your glass of juice or …

Bangladesh Jute sector had profound glory in Bangladesh economy. This ‘golden fiber’ can regain its image as jute-diversification has been broadening new prospect of jute. ‘Jute-Tin’ is one of the reviving efforts from Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Khan. Instead of using Lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn), this long-lasting jute made tin …

According to National Geographic, 91 percent of the world’s plastic isn’t recycled. Given that plastic takes hundreds of years to break down, virtually all the plastic that’s ever been produced is still on Earth. Think of every milk jug, every plastic bottle, every plastic bag, all of the plastic utensils …

For many of us, bedrooms are a respite from the world. At the end of a challenging day, there’s nothing quite as comforting as falling into bed and getting some well-deserved rest. Getting an adjustable bed is the best way to take your room to the next level. Here are …

These days, we hear a lot of bad news about the environment, and that’s really not surprising. With overpopulation, pollution, land disturbances, deforestation and various natural disasters in our midst, the environment is changing for the worse. That’s one major reason to make greener choices and look for ways to …

The zero-waste movement is gaining traction as people become aware of their impact on the environment—particularly when it comes to single-use plastics and other disposables. Many people don’t realize just how much waste their morning routine or personal hygiene practices may create! In an ideal world, it’s best to seek …

While 87 percent of homeowners who are making changes to their bathrooms are upgrading their showers, there’s another renovation that can be better for both your home and the environment: adding a composting toilet. Using a composting toilet is a great way to turn waste into a useful resource. These …