Apparently you don't have to be recycled vintage clothing store to be named Green Company of the Year, as oil and gas company ExxonMobil has just been given the title for 2009 by Forbes Magazine. Forbes gave ExxonMobil the accolade due to their impressive liquefied natural gas investments in Qatar that in turn saved millions of gallons of oil from being burned into the environment. Snaps for ExxonMobil on this honor, looks like even an oil...

To show their green side, cellular phone company Nokia has recently launched the Give & Grow a Nokia mobile phone program. The initiative is calling for users to donate their Nokia cell phones along with any accessories which will be recycled and made into new handsets. Sounds like a win-win, don't you think?  Now if they'll only give you a coupon towards a new...

If you haven't yet discovered the paperless Coco Eco Magazine, then you're in for a surprise with their sixth Resort Issue. Launched back in December of last year, Coco Eco has strived to offer not only eco-friendly articles but also stylish and chic options. This month's issue features Rachael Leigh Cook on the cover and talks all about how to treat yourself to the earth-friendly resorts around the...

At the recent American Chemical Society’s 238th National Meeting, a group of scientists presented research that suggests spices may hold the key to eco-friendly pesticides. The lead presenter, Murray Isman, PhD, revealed that findings indicate the some spices may be an effective pesticide, saying, "We are exploring the potential use of natural pesticides based on plant essential oils—commonly used in foods and beverages as...

Asheville, North Carolina's new ec-friendly Hilton Hotel is opening its doors later this month after much preparation. Designed to meet all LEED-certification standards, the new Asheville Hilton will feature a solar water heating system, CFL bulbs throughout, the earth-friendly Sparrow Spa, bikes and hybrid cars on site and a solar-heated pool. Now if that's not out with the old and in with the new, we don't know what...