http://www.environmentalleader.com Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 17:41:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/24/shaw-industries-kilian-reveal-chemical-substitution-successes/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/24/shaw-industries-kilian-reveal-chemical-substitution-successes/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:50 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=77277 German sign manufacturer Kilian Industrieschilder and carpet firm Shaw Industries are among the companies that have found environmentally friendly substitutes for problematic or dangerous chemicals in their manufacturing processes, according to the backers of a new online tool for manufacturers. According The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec), one of the organizations behind online substitutions tool SubsPort, [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/24/shaw-industries-kilian-reveal-chemical-substitution-successes/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/mars-drinks-unveils-recyclable-packaging-cuts-carbon-40/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/mars-drinks-unveils-recyclable-packaging-cuts-carbon-40/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 14:05:22 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76934 Mars Drinks North America is releasing two teas for its Flavia single-serve brewing system in recyclable packs, reports Packaging World. English Breakfast and Earl Grey teas sold under Mars’ Bright Tea Co. branding will be available in 100 percent recyclable Flavia Freshpacks (pictured) from fall 2012. A revamped manufacturing process has removed the aluminum foil [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/mars-drinks-unveils-recyclable-packaging-cuts-carbon-40/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/ge-joins-epas-wastewise-smartway-initiatives/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/ge-joins-epas-wastewise-smartway-initiatives/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:35:19 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76172 GE Appliances has partnered with the EPA in the agency’s WasteWise and SmartWay programs, pledging to reduce landfill waste and emissions. Already an Energy Star and Responsible Appliance Disposal program partner, GE is the first and only appliance manufacturer to participate in all four voluntary EPA initiatives. GE says it will reduce waste by processing [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/ge-joins-epas-wastewise-smartway-initiatives/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/supermarkets-on-site-harvester-turns-food-waste-into-fertilizer/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/supermarkets-on-site-harvester-turns-food-waste-into-fertilizer/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:19:43 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76253 PCC Natural Markets, the nation’s largest member-owned grocery retailer, has selected its Issaquah, Wash., store for its first on-site food scrap “harvester.” PCC is undertaking the pilot project in partnership with local clean technology firm WISErg Corporation, which developed the harvester. The overall system includes a sealed harvester that grinds food scraps, as well as [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/supermarkets-on-site-harvester-turns-food-waste-into-fertilizer/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/aep-sustainability-report-carbon-emissions-rise-1-5-revenues-up-4-8/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/aep-sustainability-report-carbon-emissions-rise-1-5-revenues-up-4-8/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:01:17 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76062 American Electric Power’s total CO2 emissions rose just shy of 1.5 percent from 2010 to 2011, while revenues rose 4.8 percent over that time period, according to the company’s 2012 combined annual report and corporate sustainability report. In 2011, AEP emitted 136 million metric tons of carbon, up from 134 million metric tons in 2010. [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/aep-sustainability-report-carbon-emissions-rise-1-5-revenues-up-4-8/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:50:26 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76068 Tim Parker Chrysler, located in the Hot Springs National Park in central Arkansas, installed a 2,000-square-foot solar panel system on the dealership’s roof (pictured), making it one of the largest privately owned solar panel systems in the state, according to Chrysler. The dealership is one of 30 that Chrysler Group has recognized under the Dealer [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/07/fujitsu-joins-casellas-closed-loop-recycling-program/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/07/fujitsu-joins-casellas-closed-loop-recycling-program/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75831 Technology firm Fujitsu Frontech North America has joined Casella Waste Systems’ Power of Three closed loop recycling service. Power of Three is Casella’s newest service for customers aiming to create zero waste. The initiative picks up a customer’s recycling, processes that recycling into new products, and then provides those products back to the customer in [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/07/fujitsu-joins-casellas-closed-loop-recycling-program/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/innovating-business-models-for-sustainability/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/innovating-business-models-for-sustainability/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:31:22 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75540 Regulation, cost, reputation, revenue and risk management are driving many organizations to cut their carbon emissions, and become more sustainable. More businesses are looking at how they can put environmental sustainability at the heart of their existing business models. A fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, for example, may improve manufacturing processes, minimize (or share) logistics, [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/innovating-business-models-for-sustainability/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/tom-szaky-terracycle-ceo-profile/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/tom-szaky-terracycle-ceo-profile/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 10:11:44 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=74618 Ford Motor Company and SHFT profile Tom Szaky, TerraCycle CEO.]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/tom-szaky-terracycle-ceo-profile/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:15:40 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75437 Cox Enterprises has saved 17,400 tons of carbon through alternative energy projects since 2007 and conserves 20 million gallons of water annually, according to data the company released on the fifth anniversary of its national sustainability program. The communications, media and automotive services company has implemented energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, green energy sources, hybrid [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/26/marks-spencer-launches-shwopping-aims-to-recycle-as-much-as-it-sells/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/26/marks-spencer-launches-shwopping-aims-to-recycle-as-much-as-it-sells/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:30:24 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75187 Marks & Spencer aims to recycle as many clothes as it sells – 350 million a year – with its Shwopping campaign launched today in London, encouraging customers to recycle their old clothing at M&S clothing stores. The retailer will give all “shwopped” clothes to Oxfam, which will either re-sell them through its website and [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/26/marks-spencer-launches-shwopping-aims-to-recycle-as-much-as-it-sells/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/ford-tries-to-turn-currency-into-car-parts/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/ford-tries-to-turn-currency-into-car-parts/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:10:05 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=74902 Ford is hoping to make green greener as it tests decommissioned U.S. paper currency, and a range of other recycled materials, for potential use in car seat cushions, insulation and other components. Along with used, shredded greenbacks, which are being tested for use in making interior trays and bins, the automaker is investigating the possible [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/ford-tries-to-turn-currency-into-car-parts/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/replenish-founder-discusses-reusable-packaging/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/replenish-founder-discusses-reusable-packaging/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:33:51 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=73228 Jason Foster, founder and chief reuser, Replenish, speaks with Packaging Digest editor Lisa Pierce at the Sustainability in Packaging 2012 conference in Orlando, FL, about the challenges—and opportunities—for reusable packaging.]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/24/replenish-founder-discusses-reusable-packaging/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/23/cintas-eco-apparel-saves-8-5-million-trees/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/23/cintas-eco-apparel-saves-8-5-million-trees/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=74832 Cintas Corporation says it has helped eliminate more than 15 million plastic bottles from the waste stream by reuing plastic waste in its eco-apparel product line, and saved 8.5 million trees through document shredding services. The company, which manufactures corporate uniforms, entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products and more, says it has also reduced water [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/23/cintas-eco-apparel-saves-8-5-million-trees/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/20/earth-day-briefing-coke-pepsi-whole-foods-target-caribou-coffee/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/20/earth-day-briefing-coke-pepsi-whole-foods-target-caribou-coffee/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:15:19 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=74716 It’s that time of year again. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22 companies have been unveiling green initiatives all over the place. Here’s a selection of those that caught our eye. Whole Foods Market has announced that it will become the first national retailer to no longer carry “red-rated” wild-caught seafood in its [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/04/20/earth-day-briefing-coke-pepsi-whole-foods-target-caribou-coffee/feed/ 1