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The Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Procurement

March 31, 2009January 30, 2017 by Paul Nastu

Sustainable procurement – the belief that a company can benefit by balancing the concerns of economics, the environment and society in its procurement processes and operations – is not a new development. Companies realized long ago that efficiency in energy usage, waste generation and water consumption could lower costs. But ... Read more »

UK Launches First Carbon Footprint Label for Retail Clothing

March 27, 2009October 18, 2009 by Gina Roos

The UK fashion retail market has claimed the world’s first carbon footprint label for clothing. Continental Clothing, described as an ethical and eco-chic manufacturer, working with Carbon Trust, is launching the world’s first Carbon Reduction Label for textile products. The project is part of the Department for Environment, Food and ... Read more »

British Government Launches Sustainable Clothing Action Plan

February 26, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Britain’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched its Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP). The plan is a series of green pledges from 300 stakeholders in the fashion industry to improve the sustainability performance of clothing, Recycling & Waste Management News & Information reports. SCAP outlines ways to ... Read more »

Major Retailers Give Organic Jeans Shelf Space

February 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Greensource, a supplier of organic cotton apparel, is launching organic cotton jeans at major retailers including Walmart, Kmart, Macy’s and Kohl’s, the company announced. The jeans are certified to organic standards for both their organically grown cotton fibers, and their dye processing which meets the new Global Organic Textile Standard ... Read more »

Green Business 2008 – Environmental Leader’s Most Popular Stories

January 5, 2009May 13, 2011 by Paul Nastu

With 2008 just out the door, it’s a good time to look back at the green business issues and news items popular with top sustainability executives. Here are Environmental Leader’s top green business stories for 2008, based on reader interest: 15. HP, L’Oreal, Pepsi, Others Asking Suppliers For Emissions Info ... Read more »

Hollander Aims For Zero Waste Manufacturing Operations By 2010

October 28, 2008 by Paul Nastu

Hollander Home Fashions committed to a zero-waste goal for its manufacturing operations by 2010, saying it’s the first company of its size in its industry to make such a commitment. Last year, the company launched a line of pillows made from post consumer materials which has helped the company keep ... Read more »

Aveda Installs Solar System at L.A. Distribution Facility

October 8, 2008October 17, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Aveda announced the installation and activation of a photovoltaic solar power system at its west coast distribution center in Los Angeles. The solar system is expected to provide power for 85 percent of the L.A. facility’s energy needs, which is currently 90,000 kilowatt hours annually. The new system will prevent ... Read more »

Wyndham Hotels Introduces Plastic Uniforms

September 19, 2008October 17, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts launched a new uniform line for hotel staff which is made from recycled polyester fibers spun from plastic beverage bottles. Recycled plastic bottles are processed into flakes, then filaments are spun into yarn, then woven into fabric. The uniform will be introduced in select Wyndham hotels ... Read more »

Designers: ‘Green’ Fashion, Sustainable

September 11, 2008November 11, 2019 by Paul Nastu

At New York’s fashion shows this week, designers and sponsors say that environmentally friendly clothing designs and fabrics are here to stay, Reuters reports. Companies such as Aveda and Abi Ferrin are banking that the “green” approach to fashion is sustainable. Many designers have also agreed to avoid fur and ... Read more »

Business and the Environment: The Challenge of Change

September 6, 2008September 15, 2010 by Terry Tamminen

Imagine it’s 100 years ago. 1908. You’re starting an ice cream business. You plan to illuminate your new factory with gas lamps; store the ice cream in ice boxes, and deliver it to stores with a fleet of sparkling new horse-drawn buggies. To process orders faster than the competition, you ... Read more »

Green Communications: 3 Strategies For Getting Past The Crunch

August 15, 2008September 15, 2010 by Solitaire Townsend

It’s a perfect storm for green communications. There are two industries traditionally considered first for the chop during an economic downturn: environment and advertising. The early signs are sobering for anyone working on marketing a new green economy. Advertising spend in the US and UK is way under the forecast ... Read more »

Fujitsu Releases ‘Green Policy 2020,’ Holds Off On Details

July 24, 2008October 17, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Fujitsu Group has established “Green Policy 2020,” which it calls a “medium-term environmental vision.” Fujitsu estimates that its initiatives will result in reducing CO2 emissions in Japan by 30 million tons per year by 2020. In January, Fujitsu announced a new company-wide initiative dedicated to make greener products in a ... Read more »

The Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Procurement

UK Launches First Carbon Footprint Label for Retail Clothing

British Government Launches Sustainable Clothing Action Plan

Major Retailers Give Organic Jeans Shelf Space

Green Business 2008 – Environmental Leader’s Most Popular Stories

Hollander Aims For Zero Waste Manufacturing Operations By 2010

Aveda Installs Solar System at L.A. Distribution Facility

Wyndham Hotels Introduces Plastic Uniforms

Designers: ‘Green’ Fashion, Sustainable

Business and the Environment: The Challenge of Change

Green Communications: 3 Strategies For Getting Past The Crunch

Fujitsu Releases ‘Green Policy 2020,’ Holds Off On Details

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