Attorney David Scott joins GreenBiz Radio to discuss the Green Guide for Lawyers and the ways in which his law firm is making its operations more environmentally friendly.

Many people subscribe to the stereotype that being environmentally responsible carries a hefty price tag. A recent leap of faith into offering a new green packaging product, however, revealed that sustainable packaging doesn't always have to cost more.

Frank Marquardt, author of the Green Careers Insider Guide from Wet Feet publications, joins GreenBiz Radio to discuss the paths people take to landing a job related to the environment or sustainability.

The Department of Energy will dedicate $30 million toward advancing plug-in electric vehicles through a partnership with General Motors, Ford and General Electric. The goals are to make the cars price-competitive by 2014, and ready for mass production by 2016.

Manufacturers use this rigorous design certification to create products that will be sustainable for generations to come.

A rethinking of the milk jug has led to fuel, water and energy savings as mainstream stores make widespread use of the design.

The automaker has joined Hiroshima University and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology for the "Mazda Bioplastic Project."

Advertising claims in Australia about the environmental impact of a Goodyear tire were named misleading, prompting the company to apologize for the statements and offer customers partial refunds.

Autodesk added to its stable of software tools to help designers build more sustainable structures with the purchase of all Green Building Studio Inc. and Ecotect assets.

TerraCycle Inc. has joined forces with Kraft Foods to "upcycle" used wrappers from cookies, energy bars and drink pouches into purses, backpacks and umbrellas.

IKEA’s Canadian arm launched a website this week that will communicate the company’s social and environmental efforts, as well as serve as a platform from which IKEA will collect consumer insight.

The American Home Furnishings Alliance plans to honor home furnishing or bedding manufacturers, designers or retailers that commit to sustainable design, growth and practices.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency doled out its 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Tuesday. Dow AgroSciences, Batelle, Nalco Co., SIGNa Chemistry and Profs. Robert Maleczka, Jr., and Milton Smith III received a nod.

Cornell University spin-off Novomer unveiled its first product this week, a renewable polymer that degrades completely and is derived from renewable carbon-based feedstocks.

Italian communications agency Brandit and the School and Art Institute of Chicago have launched Elogico, an initiative that will explore and promote sustainable design approaches.

If elected, Sen. John McCain promised to award a $300 milliion prize to the automaker that develops a battery that “leapfrogs” commercially available plug-in hybrid or electric cars. He also proposed tax credits for sales of zero-emissions vehicles.

Pratt & Whitney has created a jet engine that uses less fuel and emits less carbon dioxide and nitrogen-oxide at a time when rising jet fuel prices are crippling the aviation industry.

Terry Cullum, General Motors' director of corporate responsibility, talks to GreenBiz Radio about how the company addresses sustainability in ways above and beyond their vehicles, as well as how the company is looking to shift strategy and production to meet the rapidly changing demand for small cars in the U.S.