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Ikea To Sell Solar Panels

August 8, 2008October 17, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Ikea plans to invest about $77 million into clean-technology startups over the next five years, with the goal of eventually selling solar panels, smart meters and other technology in its stores, according to Cleantech. Similar to its goal with other products it sells, the copany wants to offer high quality ... Read more »

From Purchaser to Participant – Keeping Consumers’ Interest During Recession

July 23, 2008September 15, 2010 by Patti Marshman-Goldblatt

Even in times of economic strain, people continue to strive for a feeling of connection by participating and expressing their values through their purchasing behavior. Perhaps consumers feel it adds meaning and connection to their lives to shop in a particular way, or they like the image that certain brand ... Read more »

Marks & Spencer Sets 2012 Carbon Neutral Goal

June 7, 2008October 15, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Marks & Spencer, which recently announced the opening of its first ‘eco-factory’ designed to be carbon neutral, has announced performance updates across all of the 100 sustainability commitments it has made in its sustainability “Plan A.” By 2012, the company says it aims to, among a number of initiatives, become ... Read more »

Think Like A Pre-Schooler: Always ask ‘Why?’

May 31, 2008September 15, 2010 by Kevin Tuerff

In rough economic times, corporations should re-think status quo to save money and the environment. My six-year old niece has a beautiful, inquisitive mind: “Uncle Kevin, why do dogs stick their tongues out?” “Why do people drink coffee?” and best, “Why are those people watering their grass in the rain?” ... Read more »

China’s Plastic Bag Crackdown Is Windfall For Cloth Bag-Makers

May 8, 2008May 8, 2008 by Paul Nastu

As plastic bags litter China’s countryside the government is putting the pressure on the manufacturers, good news for China’s cloth bag industry.

Plastic Bag Ban A Pain. No, Really.

April 16, 2008April 16, 2008 by Paul Nastu

Down in Australia, the shop assistants’ union wants laws to protect checkout operators from injury when they are forced to lift environmentally-friendly, reusable bags, which can carry up to 40 percent more than plastic bags, Australia’s ABC News reports. The union claims that 11.3 percent of all checkout operators have ... Read more »

Ikea To Ban All Plastic Bags

April 2, 2008October 11, 2009 by Paul Nastu

It’s been a year since Ikea introduced its “bag the plastic bag” program. The retailer had set a goal of reducing its U.S. stores’ plastic bag consumption by 50 percent; from 70 million to 35 million plastic bags in the first year. The call was to go reusable with Ikea’s ... Read more »

Nordstrom Switching To 100% Recycled Bags And Boxes

March 16, 2008October 11, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Nordstrom plans to introduce new environmentally friendly packaging options for customers throughout 2008. Fully recyclable shopping bags and gift boxes and a reusable shopping tote will be available to customers as the year progresses. The retailer will gradually roll out 100 percent recyclable bags from April through September as its ... Read more »

UK Green Budget Draws Fire

March 13, 2008October 11, 2009 by Paul Nastu

UK Chancellor Alistair Darling’s highly anticipated “green” budget didn’t please everyone, with many feeling that it fooled at the margins of environmental problems instead of addressing the long-term issue of climate change, The Independent reports. “Considering this was trailed as a green budget, the measures he spoke about were a ... Read more »

Marks & Spencer To Charge For Plastic Bags

February 29, 2008October 5, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Marks & Spencer is rolling out a 5p charge for plastic bags in its UK stores from the beginning of May to encourage customers to reduce the number of bags they use and to raise money for environmental projects.The move follows a trial period of charging for bags in over ... Read more »

Bloomberg Vows To Veto Electronics Recycling Bill

February 18, 2008October 5, 2009 by Paul Nastu

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will veto the City Council’s bill requiring electronics manufacturers to be in charge of recycling their products and would not enforce the law if his veto is overridden, AP reports. The measure passed this week by the council requires electronics makers to develop ... Read more »

Whole Foods Puts The Kibosh On Plastic Bags

January 29, 2008October 4, 2009 by Paul Nastu

By April, Whole Foods supermarkets says it will no longer offer plastic bags but environmentalists are skeptical about changing consumers’ habits.

Ikea To Sell Solar Panels

From Purchaser to Participant – Keeping Consumers’ Interest During Recession

Marks & Spencer Sets 2012 Carbon Neutral Goal

Think Like A Pre-Schooler: Always ask ‘Why?’

China’s Plastic Bag Crackdown Is Windfall For Cloth Bag-Makers

Plastic Bag Ban A Pain. No, Really.

Ikea To Ban All Plastic Bags

Nordstrom Switching To 100% Recycled Bags And Boxes

UK Green Budget Draws Fire

Marks & Spencer To Charge For Plastic Bags

Bloomberg Vows To Veto Electronics Recycling Bill

Whole Foods Puts The Kibosh On Plastic Bags

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