During a panel discussion at the State of Green Business Forum in Minneapolis last week, Minnesota's Secretary of State, Pollution Control Agency commissioner and Effect Partners CEO and Founder explored the burgeoning green economy in a state that is known for being one of the most civically engaged in the nation.
At the 2012 State of Green Business Forum in Minneapolis Thursday, Donco's David Mendelson explained how taking the byproduct from one company and matching it to the raw material needs of another can improve one's environmental footprint -- and the bottom line.
At the State of Green Business Forum in Minneapolis today, Best Buy's Neil McPhail described how energy efficiency and an engaged workforce may combine to become the company's most effective weapon.
Apple released its 2012 supplier progress report Friday, the same day Apple made public its leading supplier list and joined the Fair Labor Association, effective immediately.
Nearly a dozen companies, including the likes of IBM, The Coca-Cola Company, CH2M Hill, Johnson & Johnson and General Motors, have partnered with the World Environment Council to launch the Innovations in Environmental Sustainability Council.
With a $24 million expansion underway to help Stonyfield stay on top of demand for its organic yogurt, Co-Founder Gary Hirshberg is stepping aside as CEO and president to advocate against genetically engineered food and educate the public about the benefits of organic food.
Walt Freese, Ben & Jerry's former CEO, will assume the title of "CE-Yo" later this month. Hirshberg will remain at the company as a chairman and shareholder.