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Research released by the National Restaurant Association shows that Americans are looking for healthier options and 'greener' restaurants when they dine out, in addition to an increased interest in value and convenience.
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Environmental and agriculture groups, growers and some of the world's biggest food buyers -- Wal-Mart, Sysco and Sodexo among them -- have developed a new coalition to incorporate sustainability from the field to the table for specialty crops.
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A week before a recessionary Christmas, a new report urges companies to move beyond simply greening their products and services to making it a core of their operations. It's a tall order -- and is it one that companies are ready to hear?
by Joel Makower
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Living in burrito-rich San Francisco, I rarely find it necessary to visit Chipotle Mexican Grill. However, those unfortunate souls who don't live in my neck of the woods will soon be able to feel good about their choice to visit the chain.
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Ernst & Young examines the eco-friendly efforts of hotels and resorts in eight regions of the world, finds progress in the greening of the hospitality industry and identifies 10 areas in which the business could do better.
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New York-based First Global Xpress promises its customers shipments than are cheaper, faster and with up to 30 percent less CO2 emissions
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Seventh Generation has debuted a downloadable label-reading guide that helps consumers understand ingredients in common cleaning products.
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Econscious, a supplier of blank clothing, bags and other items, has earned certification under the Global Organic Textile Standard.
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Co-Op America's Responsible Shopper program announced earlier today the year's worst corporate 'scrooges'— each of whom exhibited notable greed and lack of concern for others.
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A recent study conducted by The Center for Environmental Health showed that jewelry sold at Wal-Mart, Express, Lane Bryant, Longs Drugs, Anchor Blue, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie and Fitch violates California's Prop 65 consumer protection law.
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As the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart has long been a powerful force in the global economy -- a bully, its critics would say. These days, though, the company is winning praise for using its leverage -- that's a polite term for bullying -- to protect the environment and help the poor.
by Marc Gunther
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A new report envisioning a future with stricter environmental laws and policies shows how trends could impact the prices of common commodities.
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At the Business for Social Responsibility conference earlier this month, IKEA's CEO, Anders Dahlvig, explained how the company is greening its operations and encouraging customers to follow IKEA's green lead.
by Marc Gunther
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The organizing committee behind the 2012 Olympic Games has unveiled a guide to procuring products from suppliers around the world that meet strict social and environmental standards.
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In its quarterly ranking of electronics manufacturers' commitments to the environment, Greenpeace found Nokia at the top of the heap yet again, while the NGO highlighted takeback policies and carbon-reduction commitments as the key to truly green electronics.
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Procter & Gamble created goals last year for selling sustainable products, helping children and reducing emissions, energy, water and waste.
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The surprise announcement today that Lee Scott will be stepping down as CEO of the retail behemoth made waves in the media. How will his replacement, Mike Duke, address the company's environmental ambitions?
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With the global financial meltdown sending every company 'back to the blackboard,' a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit finds that almost three-quarters of businesses with CSR programs in place are seeing financial benefits as a result of achieving environmental goals.
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UPS has found a way to reduce its paper-waste problem with a new combination scanner and paperless printing device designed by HP.
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In its latest global citizenship report, Xerox shows where it's making progress on environmental issues and how it's designing equipment to last longer.
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(Episode 61): In a podcast about the latest in our series of GreenBiz Reports, Terry Yosie of the World Environment Center analyzes the work his nonprofit has done with big-name multinationals over the years to find the tricks and tips needed for successful green supply chain initiatives.
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In the latest GreenBiz Report, Terry Yosie of the World Environment Center shares best practices for successful green supply chain initiatives in developing countries.
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Businesses must also address societal problems by incorporating sustainability into economic policies and focusing on long-term solutions, according to a panel of experts gathered on the opening day of the Business for Social Responsibility conference.
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As environmental regulations change throughout the world, companies need to understand how laws affect supply chains that feed into them as well as supply chains they feed into.
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Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott with the company's head of international operations and the firm's business chief in China delivered a stern message to suppliers of the world's biggest retailer: Go green the Wal-Mart way or Wal-Mart will take its business elsewhere.