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Honda Testing Hybrid Class 8 Diesel Truck

March 9, 2009March 10, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Honda’s North American sales and distribution arm is testing a hybrid diesel truck built by Paccar Inc., incorporating a Peterbilt Model 386 truck, according to IndustryWeek. Honda claims the truck should reduce carbon dioxide emissions about 45 tons a year, as compared to its diesel counterpart. Honda hauls service parts ... Read more »

Green Payoff Of Sustainable Shipping Needs To Be Cost Savings

January 12, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Sustainable shipping caught fire in 2008, but with the worsening economy, businesses will increasingly insist on cost-savings as the main payoff of “green” initiatives, according to Traffic World, “with carbon and greenhouse gas emissions reductions as a welcome if still somewhat ancillary benefit.” The most reliable gauge of shipper commitment ... Read more »

12 Steps To A ‘Greener’ Supply Chain

November 30, 2008October 16, 2019 by Paul Nastu

In the 12-step movement, they say admitting you have a problem is the first step toward recovery. And when it comes to energy usage and waste in supply chains, we have a major problem.

UPS To Deploy 2 Hydraulic Hybrids Early 2009

October 28, 2008 by Paul Nastu

UPS announced it placed orders for seven hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV), and touted that it is the first in the industry to do so. The technology stores energy by compressing hydraulic fluid under pressure in a larger chamber and was developed in an EPA laboratory. Eaton helped develop and refine ... Read more »

Smith Dairy Touts Greener Operations

October 21, 2008October 21, 2008 by Paul Nastu

Smith Dairy Products’ president, Steve Schmid, told the Plain Dealer that the company’s goal is to have as light an effect on the earth as possible. Schmid says the move to greener operations will save money and makes business sense. “We’re saving money by paring down on our delivery routes ... Read more »

UPS Energy Consumption Per Package Increases

September 1, 2008October 17, 2009 by Paul Nastu

In UPS’ latest corporate sustainability report (PDF), the company says it has reduced CO2 emissions by 32,000 metric tons and saved 3 million gallons of fuel in 2007. This was achieved by shaving about 30 million miles off of delivery routes in the U.S. through innovations in the company’s package ... Read more »

Heinz Plans 20% Emissions Cut, Potato Peels Play A Part

May 28, 2008October 14, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Heinz’ plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015 includes converting potato peels into biofuel at its Ontario, Ore., facility for sale and distribution. The company also announced plans to reduce its energy consumption, water use and solid waste by 20 percent; reduce its packaging by ... Read more »

UPS, FedEx Find Ways To Save Gas

February 20, 2008February 27, 2008 by Paul Nastu

With record setting gas and diesel prices, fuel-efficient package delivery has taken on an even higher level of importance for UPS, FedEx, and other truck-dependent businesses, AP reports. High-tech solutions, old-fashioned fuel surcharges, equipment upgrades and common sense – UPS recently decided to eliminate left turns from routes because they ... Read more »

Subway Cuts Energy Use

November 21, 2007November 28, 2007 by Paul Nastu

Subway has opened an Eco-Store in Florida that includes high efficiency HVAC systems, remote condensing units for refrigeration and ice making equipment, day lighting and controls for high efficiency lighting, LED interior and exterior signs, low flow water fixtures, and building and decor materials from sustainable sources. Subway has also ... Read more »

UPS Releases CSR Report, CO2 Efficiency Down Slightly

August 20, 2007 by Paul Nastu

United Parcel Service has released its annual corporate sustainability report (key performance indicators) tracking progress on the companyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s economic, social and environmental objectives. According to the report, in 2006: UPS's CO2 efficiency decreased...

Honda Testing Hybrid Class 8 Diesel Truck

Green Payoff Of Sustainable Shipping Needs To Be Cost Savings

12 Steps To A ‘Greener’ Supply Chain

UPS To Deploy 2 Hydraulic Hybrids Early 2009

Smith Dairy Touts Greener Operations

UPS Energy Consumption Per Package Increases

Heinz Plans 20% Emissions Cut, Potato Peels Play A Part

UPS, FedEx Find Ways To Save Gas

Subway Cuts Energy Use

UPS Releases CSR Report, CO2 Efficiency Down Slightly

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