April, 2009
Hybrid Toyota to Pace NASCAR Races
Toyota figures to get more promotional mileage for its hybrid models now that the May 24 Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race will feature a hybrid Toyota Camry ...
Only 61% of Utilities Forecast GHG Emissions
Electric utilities need to change their operations to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to cut carbon emissions, according to a new report.
Sponsored by the California State ...
John Deere Adds Wind Farm in Tornado-stricken Greensburg, KS
On May 4, 2007, strong winds literally wiped the town of Greensburg, Kan., off the map. An EF5 tornado leveled 95 percent of the city, which ...
Air Miles, Jet Blue Launch Eco-Marketing Programs
The Air Miles Reward Program, owned and operated by LoyaltyOne Inc., has introduced the My Planet initiative that will help its more than 9.5-million active members, ...
California Pushes Through Low-Carbon Fuels
California's Air Resources Board voted to adopt a regulation that will put in place Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which mandates a reduction of ...
Developers’ Understanding of ‘Sustainability’ Varies
Politics Remains an Obstacle to Project Development
Del Monte Adds 1.9MW of Solar
Canned and dried fruit and vegetable producer Del Monte Foods has added 1.9 megawatts in rooftop solar capacity at two California facilities.
The system should save ...
Tropicana, Frito-Lay Join Eco-Marketing Partnerships
Building on their extensive sustainability initiatives, two PepsiCo companies, Tropicana and Frito-Lay, have entered into separate eco-marketing programs to help save the environment.
Tropicana has partnered with ...
EPA Reinstates Stricter Toxic Substances Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reinstated stricter reporting requirements, under the direction of President Obama, for industrial and federal facilities that release toxic substances that ...
Younger Generation Passes on ‘Green’ to Save Cash
Though conventional wisdom suggests that the Millennial generation (ages 13-29) is leading the charge to make Earth a better place, a survey from Generate Insight finds that despite being the most environmentally educated, younger ...
Plastic Bag Industry Shoots for 40% Recycled Content by 2015
The Full Circle Recycling Initiative aims for 40 percent recycled content in all plastic bags by 2015, including at least 25 percent postconsumer recycled plastic.
The initiative ...
Mars, TerraCycle Turn Packaging Into Consumer Goods
Mars Inc. and TerraCycle are partnering to turn waste and surplus packaging into consumer goods.
By making products ranging from cell phone holders and laptop ...
Automotive Industry Adds Recycled Tire Cords and Motor Oil
Suppliers to the automotive industry continue to innovate in the area of recycled products as more automakers place bets that demand for fuel-efficient and eco-friendly cars ...
ABA Lawyers to Plant 1 Million Trees by 2014
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources has launched a nationwide public service project to plant one million trees by 2014.
The One ...
U.S., Mexico Partner to Fight Climate Change
The United States and Mexico agreed to a new partnership to fight climate change and promote environmentally-friendly forms of energy production, reports Reuters.
President Barack Obama and ...
L’Oreal to Reduce GHG Emissions, Water Consumption and Waste by 50%
In celebration of Earth Day, L'Oreal has announced its long-term environmental plan for 2005 to 2015, which includes greater reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption ...
Bayer Kicks Off Center for Global Produce Sustainability
The Center for Global Produce Sustainability aims to help steer fresh fruit and vegetable growers -- and those farther up and down the supply chain -- ...
Microsoft Cutting CSR PR Budget
Microsoft is cutting its European PR budget for corporate social responsibility activities, instead applying funds to promoting products like Windows 7, Office and Xbox, reports ...
EPA’s Climate Bill Analysis Puts Carbon Prices at $13-17 Per Ton in 2015
In analyzing the climate bill under consideration in Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that carbon prices will range from $13 to $17 per ton ...
Texas Instruments Sustainability Report: Normalized Emissions Jump 23%
