The United States Tennis Association started a recycling initiative for the 2008 U.S. Open. That year, approximately 30,000 bottles and cans were recycled at the event. By 2013, more than half-a-million bottles and cans were recycled at the U.S. Open. The

A convenient, affordable solution to purchasing and recycling batteries was the inspiration for Charlie Kawasaki to co-found BETTERY, the nation's first kiosks for the responsible use and purchase of sustainable battery products. Kawasaki likens BETTERY k

Food Tank co-founder Danielle Nierenberg returns to Green is Good to discuss the importance of cultivating the next generation of farmers. 2014 is the International Year of Family Farming, and Food Tank is helping to spread awareness. Five hundred million

Keep America Beautiful's new "I Want to be Recycled" campaign aims to empower consumers by teaching them that by recycling they can help create new products and strengthen their local economy. Brenda Pulley, Senior Vice President, Recycling, at Keep Ameri

Upon leaving behind a high-stress real estate job, Adam Hall found himself at a Central California ranch, where he poured his efforts into recreating biodiversity and establishing preservation programs for the land. Out of that work grew the Earthkeeper A

In an effort to green its properties across the Americas, InterContinental Hotel Group is now branding 26 of its in-hotel restaurants in its nine-brand portfolio as "certified green." Maury Zimring, the  Director of Corporate Responsibility and Environm

It was at an all-you-can-eat French toast buffet of all places that Dan Blake realized he could start cutting back on the food waste he created. The light bulb went on, and through some quick research, Blake found that more than 30 million tons of food w

Stephanie Tobor founded Green Apple Supply in 2010 in an effort to "level the playing field" when it comes to the prices associated with healthy, greener alternatives to everyday household products. The online marketplace allows visitors to learn about e

Ninety-six billion pounds of food goes to waste annually in the U.S., and a lot of that is fresh produce. Society of St. Andrew, a 34-year-old faith-based organization, saves fresh produce and provides it to feeding programs in each of the contiguous 48

Dieting as we know it does not work. In fact, 97% of people who diet do not end up losing weight and keeping it off, according to Dr. Pam Popper, founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. Dr. Popper, who published the diet-altering guide Foo