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With the continued upward revision of packaging recovery targets, the pressure is on all those in the supply chain to reduce the weight -- and costs -- of their products. But there is a lot more to packaging optimization than just minimizing materials, says Paul James, general manager of Exel's environmental compliance service.
by Emily Rabin
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Levi Strauss & Co. has published a list of all active owned-and-operated and contract factories producing Levi's, Dockers, and Levi Strauss Signature branded products.
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Following criticisms of the Kimberley Process, the jewelry industry has developed a new approach to the incorporation of ethical practices throughout its supply chain. By Peter Davis
by Emily Rabin
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The business case for sustainable supply chains recently got a boost from the Federation des Experts Comptables Europeens (FEE), the representative organization of the European accountancy profession.
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Current methods of monitoring the business practices of suppliers are unsatisfactory. A more coordinated approach of collaborative monitoring is a better way forward. By Dale Neef
by Emily Rabin
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The U.S. timber industry and two major environmental groups will send wood to Indonesia to prevent depletion of that country's tropical forests by post-tsunami reconstruction.
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The Rainforest Alliance has developed a system of auditing and certification to overhaul, for example, the way that crops and timber are produced, or the way that tourism is managed.
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The current approach to managing corporate responsibility issues in supply chains does not work. By Peter Davis
by Emily Rabin
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The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) International has created a set of guidelines to serve as a roadmap for any office furniture manufacturer or supplier desiring to become a more sustainable company.
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The U.S.-based financial institution now requires Southeast Asian timber client Rimbunan Hijau to obtain independent, third-party certification.
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Royal Philips Electronics introduced 21 new Green Flagship products to the market in 2004, bringing the total number of green flagships to more than 100.
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A new rebate program, running until April 30, 2005, will help Alberta's multi-residential building sector save money and energy by switching to energy-efficient exit signs.
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eBay has launched a major initiative that brings together technology companies, government agencies, environmental groups and eBay users to confront the problem of 'e-waste.'