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Apple Eliminates Plastic Bags From Its Stores

March 16, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Apple’s retail stores are now implementing a new “no plastic bags” policy, AppleInsider reports. Instead of bagging customer’s products in plastic, Apple’s retail stores are now offering help carrying large collections of purchases to customer’s cars. Customers also have the option of leaving their purchased goods at the store while ... Read more »

BPA Voluntarily Banned From Baby Bottles

March 9, 2009October 18, 2009 by Gina Roos

The six largest makers of baby bottles will stop manufacturing baby bottles in the United States made with bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely used in plastics but increasingly linked to a range of health problems, reports the Washington Post. In addition, several retailers, including Babies R Us, told suppliers ... Read more »

Coke CSR Report: Cans Leave Smaller Carbon Footprint Than Bottles

March 9, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

When it comes to carbon footprint, packaging matters most. That has to be the largest lesson from a study by Coca-Cola of its carbon footprint in the UK market. A 330ml can of Coke sold in Great Britain accounts for a carbon footprint of 170 grams. A can of diet ... Read more »

Discover Launches Biodegradable Credit Cards

February 24, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Discover Financial Services has introduced a biodegradable credit card that breaks down when exposed to microorganisms, New York Times reports. The company behind Discover’s biodegradable card is BIOPVC, which has not patented the idea for fear the secret would get out. Paul Kappus, Jr., the owner and president of BIOPVC, ... Read more »

Green Hotel Key Card Offerings

February 17, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

More companies are offering green key cards. Here is a list that Green Lodging News compiled. Both usfi | GreenWorks and Pineapple Hospitality offer three varieties of Green Earth Key Cards. The Bio Cards are PVC-based but includes enzymes to help the cards biodegrade completely within 18 months to five ... Read more »

Virginia Bows to Industry, Kills Plastic Bag Ban

February 9, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

A ban on disposable plastic bags in Virginia has been pulled at the request of plastics industry representatives, reports DailyPress.com The proposed bag ban came after Virginia legislators saw the success of such programs in Ireland and other countries. Support for a ban also originated with Virginia’s cotton farmers who ... Read more »

Companies Looking At Alternative To Clamshell Package

December 23, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Companies like Amazon.com, Sony, Microsoft and Best Buy have begun looking into alternatives to plastic “clamshell” packages, The New York Times reports. A goal of at least some of these efforts is to be more environmentally friendly by using less packaging material In November, Amazon.com launched “Frustration-Free Packaging,” which ships ... Read more »

Chipotle Introduces Green Cutlery

December 22, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Chipotle Mexican Grill is starting to introduce sustainable cutlery in its Millbrae, Calif. restaurant and is planning a system-wide rollout to its 800 other locations in the near future. Marketing Daily writes that “given that cities nationwide are instituting sustainability initiatives, it’s likely that many other restaurants will soon be ... Read more »

Toyota To Increase Use of ‘Ecological Plastic’ in Vehicle Interiors

December 22, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Toyota announced plans to increase the use of plant-derived, carbon-neutral plastics in more vehicle models, starting with a new hybrid vehicle next year. The company’s newly developed plastics, collectively known as “Ecological Plastic,” are expected to be used in scuff plates, headliners, seat cushions and other interior vehicle parts. The ... Read more »

NY Requires Big Retail Stores To Recycle Plastic Bags

December 16, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

New York Governor David Paterson recently signed a legislation that will require many retail stores to recycle plastic carry-out bags or face fines from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the Business Review reports. The new law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2009 and applies to stores that have ... Read more »

Tri Town Precision Plastics Taps Sun for Power

December 10, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Tri Town Precision Plastics says its new solar photovoltaic system will be completed within the upcoming month. The system was designed and installed by Gloria Spire Solar with support from Essex Commercial Construction. The 1,200-plus solar panel system is expected to produce about 248,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and ... Read more »

Wal-Mart Brazil Opens Eco-Efficient Hypermarket, Cuts Water, Energy Use

December 9, 2008October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Wal-Mart Brazil recently opened its “eco-efficient hypermarket” in the Campinho district, north of Rio de Janeiro. The company says that the store gathers the largest number of sustainable initiatives the company has ever implemented in any of its buildings. The company invested approximately $21 million and expects to reduce energy ... Read more »

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