The scene is set: Humans struggle to survive on an Earth — now toxic and contaminated — that is suffocating beneath the cast-off electronic and electric goods of yesteryear. While most would consider this to be the archetypal scene of a dystopian future, some experts are saying it’s not far off from the current reality. The United Nations Environmental Programme estimates that nearly... 

Eco-friendly and cost-conscious parents are turning to cloth diapers when it comes to deciding what will cover baby’s bottom When it comes to caring for our babies, most people want only the best. For more and more parents, however, what’s best extends far beyond the crib, nursery or playschool — the decisions involve what is best for the environment, while watching the pocketbook.... 

Helene Kennan feeds an average of 691,600 people each year. That’s close to seven million mouths in the past 10 years of her career as a chef in the hyper-populated city of Los Angeles. What’s even more amazing is that the incoming president of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs accomplishes this feat using local food. “Sourcing locally takes time and effort,” Kennon explains.... 

The Google-God, John Doerr, believes in it. So does Arnold (The Governator) Schwarzenegger and Coldplay singer-musician Chris Martin. What could bring this disparate group of business-people, politicians and entertainment icons together? Green technology. The term refers to the use of science to help minimize the negative impact of human activity on the natural environment. For consumers, it is...