2008 April · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives

Archive for April, 2008

Vestar Launches LEED Retail Development Program

Retail developer Vestar Development has launched GreenStar, a commitment to sustainable shopping center building techniques with the goal ...

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Discover Magazine Maps Carbon Footprint

The entire lifecycle of every copy of Discover Magazine produced costs 2.1 pounds in Co2 emissions, the magazine ...

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Google, Others Give eSolar $130 Million Boost

eSolar has closed $130 million in funding from Idealab, Google.org, Oak Investment Partners, and other investors for the ...

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Macy’s Switches To Recycled Paper Bags, Eco-Friendly Packaging

Macy's will begin using recycled paper shopping bags at its Macy's stores, as well as biodegradable packaging for its ...

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National Grid Sets 80% GHG Reduction Goal, Adopts Carbon Budgets

National Grid is increasing its target of reducing company-wide greenhouse gas emissions from 60 percent to 80 percent by ...

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Number Of People Who Expect Severe Climate Change Shrinking

As the nation gets ready to celebrate Earth Day 2008, attitudes towards global warming are little changed from last year. Sixty-seven percent ...

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GM CEO: 2010 Volt Deadline Will Be ‘Down To The Wire’

General Motors is running "down to the wire" as it readies its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt for a ...

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Verizon Uses Software, Thin Clients To Cut Energy Consumption

Over the past year, Verizon Wireless has deployed 1E WakeUp, which ensures that all PCs, whether on or off, ...

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Volvo Tests Hybrid Garbage Trucks

Volvo is testing two hybrid refuse trucks in regular daily operations in Sweden by refuse collection firms Renova and Ragn-Sells. The hybrid ...

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24 Strategies For Green Buildings

The Building Owners and Managers Association International has put together 24 strategies for increasing sustainability and optimizing performance in ...

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Hilton Efficiency Program Saves $9 Million

Hilton Hotels says it has delivered energy savings of over 10 percent last year across more than 80 hotels ...

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HP Packaging To Carry EPA SmartWay Logo

HP is the first company to receive approval from the U.S. EPA to have the agency's SmartWay logo displayed ...

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Stop & Shop, Gen Mills Partner On Earth Day Promo

Supermarket company Stop & Shop and General Mills have launched an Earth Day initiative. From April 18 to April ...

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No Emissions Goal At Major Economics Meeting

No fixed targets were set at the two-day Major Economies Meetings in Paris which brought together delegates from 16 ...

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Successfully Enticing LOHAS Consumers to Grocery Stores

As grocery outlets try to lure customers by offering greater selection, price reductions and differentiating shopping experiences; environmentally- and socially-conscious philosophies are ...

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