Call it faux-tosynthesis. An MIT research team lead by Daniel Nocera revealed this week an “artificial leaf” that uses the sun’s rays to produce energy. Developing an energy source modeled on photosynthesis like this has long been a goal of energy science.

via Faux-tosynthesis: The Artificial Leaf that Could Power Your Home – Environment – GOOD.

The new EPA clean air standards call for new plant construction, investments in pollution controls, and the phasing out of older, inefficient coal plants. A report by environmental group CERES and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, (“New Jobs–Cleaner Air: Employment Effects under Planned Changes to EPA’s Air Pollution Rules”) argues that the jobs created will be high-paying, skilled labor positions and intensive professional jobs. On average, 290,000 jobs will be created in each of the next five years.

via Green Is Good? Study Says New EPA Regs Clean Air While Fattening Wallets | Fast Company.

Boxed water sounds like a good idea, but it’s unlikely to replace environmentally damaging plastic bottles. Here’s why.

Here’s one way to combat the Pacific Trash Vortex, create tasteful second-generation products.

Made with packaging for candy and food, the Baltic Sea edition drives home how much plastic we "consume."

Created for Tappening by DiMassimoGoldstein, I believe that this is a simple and effective campaign that illustrates the impact of our societies growing use of bottle water and why drinking tap water is a sensible choice.

Client: Tappening.com; Agency: DiMassimoGoldstein