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An Alternative To Plastic, Grown From Mushrooms

Evocative is taking on non-biodegradable and toxic polystyrene by mixing agricultural products with a fungus. It is already working with Dell and Steelcase on packaging materials, and with Ford on bumpers and side doors. But can it compete when it has to grow a product instead of churning it out from a factory?READ»

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Dissolving Styrofoam in Biodiesel Makes Better Fuel

In terms of environmental impact, biodiesel fuel is nicer than "ordinary" diesel. Meanwhile, styrofoam is a nasty, non-biodegradable packaging material. Now, like a scene from Back to the Future made real, scientists have ...READ»

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Supersizing McDonald's Eco-Cred

An insider's bold plan to supersize the eco-cred of McDonald's. Can it become the Wal-Mart of fast food?READ»