With LEED for Commercial Interiors, tenants of non-green buildings can still improve their working environment and use LEED certification to achieve their sustainability goals.

For companies aiming to latch onto society's increased focus on the environment, Earth Day is the time to do it. Business participation in the day ranges from sales to teaching tools, and while some actions are more light green than others, many businesses are putting forth real, substantial efforts.

Large companies in sectors from retail to automobiles have taken innovative steps in design, facility management and across operations to reduce the trash they produce to zero. Here's how just about any company can achieve nothingness.

The company's BioBacksheet protective covering for photovoltaic (PV) solar cells is primarily made with cotton and castor beans derivatives. BioSolar is ramping up production of the covering for testing by PV manufactures.

Cleaning supplies maker Method has started packaging items in 100 percent recycled content bottles, taking on additional expenses and experimentation.

Building on the growing greening of the wine industry, The Winetasting Network has replaced most of its foam packaging with cardboard and pulp.

Until the day of the paperless business arrives, companies have plenty of options to reduce the impact of their graphic design and printing operations. Debra Rizzi explains how Rizco Design is helping clients make better choices.

Jane Savage, a judge for the International Design Excellence Awards, speaks with GreenBiz Radio about highlights from the ecodesign category and the key aspects of quality green designs.

Jason Pearson, president and CEO of research and design institute GreenBlue, joins GreenBiz Radio to talk about how sustainability is being woven into product ingredients, materials and supply chains.