CNBC’s "People, Planet and Profit"

Three years ago Valley Forge Fabrics gave itself an environmental makeover. It reinvented many of its products - turning to the eucalyptus tree for much of its luxurious fabrics - and changed it processes. But the South Florida-based firm still need to cut its carbon footprint so it turned to UPS. Melissa Lee reports.

From your home washing machine to industrial mining equipment - Las Vegas-Firm Power Efficiency Corp has a technology that helps the motors inside save energy. Melissa Francis reports.

A new take on a old european technique - one Santa Rosa, CA vineyard has an innovation it hopes will cut costs and increase wine sales. Scott Cohn reports.

67 percent of the world's population could be without access to save water supplies by 2030, according to a UN report. Companies like Dow Chemical want to change that. Mary Thompson Reports.

A burger chain seeks to elevate it's profits by seeking out better ingredients. Bertha Coombs reports.

Water may be one of Gatorade's main ingredients, but that doesn't stop the manufacturer from cutting back on consumption. Julia Boorstin Reports.

Demand for recycled paper products is growing and the industry is booming. Bill Griffeth reports.

In business, more eyes on your company could lead to more profit. That's just one formula for success, and it's worked for camera manufacturer, Canon. Melissa Francis reports.

Duke energy is changing the way it thinks about energy production, relying more on innovation to build a better electric grid. Bertha Coombs reports.

The Frito Lay company is taking things into its own hands and working towards energy independence. Bertha Coombs reports.