Sustainability

European Paper Industry Cuts CO2 Emissions by 42% since 1990

The European paper industry has reduced CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced by 42 percent since 1990, according to the Confederation of European Paper ...

November 20, 2009

Water Conservation A Target for Utilities, Investors

The notion that water is the next oil, in terms of global supply pressures, continues to gain prescience in light of steps to better ...

November 16, 2009

Sustainable Tips to Save Small Business Owners Money

In recent years, the notion of a “green economy” has gathered steam. The conversation accelerated when the economy worsened and unemployment rose and ...

November 16, 2009

Sam’s Club Testing Solar, Radiant Flooring

Among other environmental initiatives, Sam's Club is testing solar at five locations. The wholesale club store also is looking into radiant flooring ...

November 13, 2009

Best-in-Class Manufacturers Cut Energy Use by 24%, Study Shows

Best-in-class manufacturers typically reduce their energy consumption by 24 percent compared to laggard companies that increase their energy use by 6 percent, according to new ...

November 12, 2009

Healthcare Sector Accounts for 8% of U.S. Carbon Footprint

The U.S. healthcare sector accounts for nearly a tenth of the country's carbon-dioxide emissions, according to University of Chicago researchers. The research takes into account ...

November 11, 2009

Greenbuild Conference Boasts Construction Innovations

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, to be held this week in Phoenix, will be a springboard for businesses to discuss their sustainable activities, reports ...

November 10, 2009

Sustainable Sites Initiative Rates Landscaping Sustainability

Corporate campuses and other commercial sites can turn to a new rating system to help design more sustainable and environmentally friendly landscapes. The Sustainable Sites Initiative ...

November 9, 2009

Employees Directed to Use ‘Green’ Hotels

As more companies consider the environmental impact of their business travel, employees increasingly are being asked to stay in hotels that meet ...

November 9, 2009

System Upgrades Power Up Energy Savings for Hotels

For hotels, going green translates into energy-saving projects with some very tangible results. These include the Hilton New York's energy fuel cell installation that is nearly ...

November 4, 2009

Xerox Cuts GHG Emissions by 20% from 2002

Xerox Corp. reports greenhouse gas emissions fell 20 percent from 2002 to 2008, and says it will deliver a 25 percent reduction in total GHG ...

November 4, 2009

Kraft Foods to Purchase 30,000 tons of Sustainable Cocoa by 2012

Bolstering its commitment to sustainable cocoa farming, Kraft Foods has launched the first mainstream chocolate products in Europe to carry the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal. ...

November 2, 2009

Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Trade Exceeds 250,000 MT

More than 250,000 tons (metric tons) of certified sustainable palm oil have been purchased (PDF) since its availability late last year, marking the first stages ...

November 2, 2009

Tesla’s Martin Eberhard Discusses Sustainability

Martin Eberhard, co-founder of Tesla Motors and founder of Rocket e-Books, discusses sustainability. You can see more of Eberhard's discussion here....

October 30, 2009

Mattel U.S. Distribution System Cuts CO2 Emissions by 30%

To reduce environmental impacts at its manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, Mattel has implemented several projects aimed at reducing energy and water use, shrinking product packaging, ...

October 30, 2009

Truck Fleets Prioritize Fuel Savings, High-Tech Features

Fleet owner demands for fuel savings, environmental benefits and high-tech features now outweigh brand names as companies make buying decisions, according to a global IBM study. The ...

October 29, 2009

Sysco Exploring Natural Gas for its Trucks

Foodservice distribution giant Sysco Corp. is considering using natural gas to power its trucking fleet. For a truck that averages 50,000 miles traveled each year, ...

October 26, 2009

‘Light Green’ Consumers Differ from ‘Dark Green’ Consumers

While "light green" consumers make purchasing decisions based on impulse and curiosity, "dark green" consumers generally plan purchases in advance, according to ...

October 21, 2009

IBM Delves Into Supply Chain Evaluation

IBM is launching a new consulting service to capitalize on the growth market in companies attempting to evaluate various environmental metrics about ...

October 20, 2009

Tesco’s UK Import Warehouse to be 100% Biomass Powered

UK retailer Tesco plans to tap into a 295 megawatt biomass power plant in Teesport, England, to supply 100 percent of the energy needs ...

October 19, 2009

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