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U.K. Retools Trash Policy to Hit Zero Waste
By GreenBiz Staff, July 30, 2010
The United Kingdom government has launched a review of waste policies in England with an eye on working toward zero waste....
U.N. Water Rights Ruling Gives Business a Chance to Lead
By GreenBiz Staff, July 30, 2010
The U.N. adopted a resolution this week recognizing access to clean water as a fundamental human right in a move that is relevant for all businesses and geographies....
GE Discovers Demand for Its Energy Efficiency Treasure Hunts
By GreenBiz Staff, July 29, 2010
GE is expanding its successful Treasure Hunt program outside of its facilities in order to find energy efficiency opportunities in include hospitals, universities, city buildings and private...
GM to Use Less Potent Greenhouse Gas to Keep Cars Cool
By GreenBiz Staff, July 28, 2010
General Motors plans to use a new air conditioning refrigerant for its 2013 models that is a less potent greenhouse gas than the current common refrigerant....
UPS Digs Deep into Footprint, Sets High Goals for Fuel Efficiency
By GreenBiz Staff, July 27, 2010
United Parcel Service decreased energy and water use as well as its greenhouse gas emissions last year in the U.S., prompting the company to set a new goal of 20 percent improvement in automotive...
EVs to Recharge Enterprise and PG&E Fleets
By GreenBiz Staff, July 27, 2010
Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Pacific Gas and Electric put the spotlight on electric vehicles Tuesday as the companies moved to add the latest electric models to their fleets....
Direct Marketers Get a Green Makeover in the U.K.
By GreenBiz Staff, July 27, 2010
The new Code of Practice from the U.K.'s Direct Marketing Association for the first time includes guidelines on green marketing and corporate environmental initiatives....
Seventh Generation's Greener Cleaners Come to Walmart
By GreenBiz Staff, July 26, 2010
Seventh Generation, which used to refuse to sell its products through Walmart, has partnered with the retail giant to make environmentally friendly cleaning products available nationwide and...
Suicides Expose Risks in High-Tech Supply Chain Investments
By GreenBiz Staff, July 23, 2010
Representatives of nearly 50 socially responsible investing groups have issued a public call to the electronics industry to step up their oversight of suppliers....
U.S. Wastes $200B in Subsidies that Hurt the Environment
By GreenBiz Staff, July 22, 2010
A new study has identified $200 billion in U.S. government subsidies and tax breaks for industries that pollute the environment and waste taxpayer dollars could be eliminated at a time of record...

KPMG Hits Carbon, Paper Reduction Targets Early
By GreenBiz Staff, July 22, 2010
Audit, tax and consultant firm KPMG has exceeded its carbon footprint reduction goal a year ahead of schedule. ...
Redesigned Ford Explorer Boosts Fuel Efficiency by 30 Percent Design
By GreenBiz Staff, July 21, 2010
The 2011 Explorer's standard V6 engine will enjoy a 25 percent boost in fuel economy, while models outfitted with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine will achieve a 30 percent improvement. This may...
New Tool Takes a Deeper Dive Into Assessing Water Impacts
By GreenBiz Staff, July 21, 2010
A new tool from Veolia Water North America aims to help organizations assess how their water use impacts local resources, water stress and quality. The company also announced results from a case...
Intel Comes Out on Top in Green Governance Rankings
By GreenBiz Staff, July 21, 2010
Intel, Weyerhaeuser and Merck have the strongest environmental governance and policies, according to a study that looked at the practices of the largest publically traded firms in the U.S....
Great Recession Doesn't Slow the Greening of GE
By GreenBiz Staff, July 20, 2010
The company's sixth annual corporate citizenship report shows that, despite a 14 percent drop in revenue due to the Great Recession, GE has cut its water, energy and emissions intensity by more...
Navigating the Laws and Ecolabels for Energy Efficiency
By GreenBiz Staff, July 20, 2010
To be successful in the marketplace, manufacturers of any product using energy must be current on efficiency standards. And to be competitive, those companies should also consider third-party...
Dissolvable Eco Wedding Dress Tests Marriage's Sustainability
By GreenBiz Staff, July 20, 2010
A dress designed in collaboration between fashion and engineering students leads to a greener gown for (indoor) nuptials....
Airline Fuel Usage Gets a Trim with EcoFlight Solutions
By GreenBiz Staff, July 19, 2010
The company teamed up with Flight Sciences International for the fuel conservation program, dubbed EcoFlight Solutions. Together the companies will work to analyze airline operations, locate...
Utilities Learn the Politics Behind 'Nudging' Consumers
By GreenBiz Staff, July 16, 2010
Democrats are more likely to lower their energy consumption in response to energy reports sent by their utilities, while conservative households may actually increase energy use, according to...
Delhaize Suppliers on the Hook to Prove Seafood Sustainability
By GreenBiz Staff, July 15, 2010
The grocery giant has mandated that all suppliers of fresh, frozen and packaged fish and shellfish must comply with its verification policy by March 31, 2011, or show an action plan to achieve...

Las Vegas Raises Its Stake in Energy Management with Hara Software Buildings
By GreenBiz Staff, July 08, 2010
The glittering city of Las Vegas has become the latest local government to deploy Hara Environmental and Energy Management software to accelerate municipal sustainability initiatives....
Measuring the Results of Your Environmental Efficiency Program
By GreenBiz Staff, April 20, 2003
We started an environmental-efficiency program last year and now we're wondering: How we can measure our results?...
Tackling Factory Odor
By GreenBiz Staff, April 06, 2003
How do I know if that unpleasant smell in my company’s factory is hazardous to my health?...
Energy-Saving Lamps
By GreenBiz Staff, March 30, 2003
How can we increase the energy efficiency of our office lighting?...
Options for Reuse
By GreenBiz Staff, March 23, 2003
Where can I get rid of one hundred 55-gallon drums (super clean) a month?...
What to Do with Old Carpet
By GreenBiz Staff, March 16, 2003
We have old carpet that we are replacing. Is there any way we can prevent it from ending up in the landfill?...
Trust and Transparency: Is Honesty Too Much to Ask?
By GreenBiz Staff, October 02, 2002
It is sad day when our leaders need to be admonished to “do the right thing,” yet the evidence shows that they must. By Penny Bonda, FASID...
Pushing CSR in Cyberspace
By GreenBiz Staff, June 16, 2002
The internet is emerging as an inexpensive method of global communication, allowing campaigners to exert more pressure on companies. By Lynn Elvin...
Staff Development, Sustainability and the Bottom Line
By GreenBiz Staff, June 02, 2002
Presents one more opportunity for businesses to achieve profitability through sustainability with the help of people who mange risk, spark innovation, and solve problems. By Shawn Fitzgibbons...
Global Reporting: Top Five Reasons to Pay Attention
By GreenBiz Staff, May 12, 2002
The launch of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) as a permanent, independent global institution at the United Nations cements GRI as the leading authority and standard on sustainability reporting....

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Kraft Cuts Waste 30 Percent; Nine Plants Hit Zero Waste
By GreenBiz Staff, July 08, 2010
Kraft Foods has far exceeded its goal to reduce waste by 15 percent by 2011. The company cut its waste by 30 percent, now recycles or reuses 90 percent of its waste and has nine zero-waste-to-...
Ford Expands Soy Foam Use, with an Eye on Compostables
By GreenBiz Staff, June 30, 2010
Ford is expanding the use of bio-based foams through nearly all of its vehicle lineup this year -- with an eye toward the possibilities of compostable plastics....
How to Respond When Retailers Demand Sustainability
By GreenBiz Staff, March 31, 2010
With the launch of Walmart's sustainability scorecard and a growing interest in the retail world for greener products, suppliers and product makers need to know how to anticipate and respond to...

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