Judith Nemes

Judith Nemes is a Chicago-based freelance writer and adjunct professor of journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She tweets about green/sustainability issues at @JudithNemes.

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Puma steps up game with Cradle to Cradle certification
By Judith Nemes, March 05, 2013
Puma designs a new line of biodegradable and recyclable products to be among the first to meet C2C criteria.
Amid criticism, Patagonia works to rid outerwear of PFCs
By Judith Nemes, November 16, 2012
The company and several peers in the outdoor sportswear industry have been targeted by Greenpeace for not moving fast enough to rid the chemicals from its weatherproof clothing.
How IKEA plans to take its buildings energy-neutral
By Judith Nemes, November 01, 2012
The company says the plan will make it "energy independent" by 2020. Complete neutrality, though, depends on how you calculate the furniture giant’s total footprint.
What companies may gain from P&G study on sustainability metrics
By Judith Nemes, August 10, 2012
Procter & Gamble is partnering with the EPA to conduct a study on developing better sustainability measurement tools.
U.S. fails to make the grade on green building policy
By Judith Nemes, July 27, 2012
Lux Research ranks countries that have national policies encouraging emerging technology in green building. Singapore, South Korea and others are on top, but the U.S. doesn’t make the grade...
Growing Interest in the Climate Change Dividend
By Judith Nemes, April 30, 2009
Investors are flocking to companies providing climate change products and services, but it isn't always easy for privately-held businesses to tap the stream of investment dollars.
Dumpster Diving: From Garbage to Gold
By Judith Nemes, January 11, 2009
Businesses are cutting waste and finding new revenue streams by diving into their dumpsters for items that were once hauled away to landfills and can instead be sold for cash.
Leading From the Middle: The Power of the Green Champion
By Judith Nemes, October 12, 2008
Businesses are tapping a wellspring of employees who may not sit on a green team or sustainability committee at their company, but are eager to roll up their sleeves and make pointed suggestions...