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Arcadia Becomes First Major Publisher in US to Use 100% FSC-Certified Paper

Arcadia Becomes First Major Publisher in US to Use 100% FSC-Certified Paper

South Carolina-based book publisher goes with 100% Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper

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Corporate Cooperation: Nike, Best Buy, Yahoo to Share Sustainable Patents

Corporate Cooperation: Nike, Best Buy, Yahoo to Share Sustainable Patents

Some of the world's largest corporations have chosen to join a web-based marketplace where companies can collaborate and share intellectual property and hopefully speed up the development of sustainable patents.

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Beyond Borders: Big Waste in the Book Industry

Beyond Borders: Big Waste in the Book Industry

There's been a huge stir recently about Borders' plan to trash unsold books left over after 200 of its Waldenbooks locations close at the end of January. But this is a much larger issue than a single case of store closings.

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Why Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Is Dead

Why Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Is Dead

Is voluntary the new mandatory? Will Sarni argues that any idea companies may have had that voluntary reporting was in fact voluntary has now disappeared.

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Intel’s 8 New Solar Projects Raise the Bar on Tech Industry

Intel’s 8 New Solar Projects Raise the Bar on Tech Industry

Intel to add 2.5 megawatts of new solar generation at 8 sites in 4 states

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Two Colorado Microbreweries Turn to Solar in One Week

Two Colorado Microbreweries Turn to Solar in One Week

When people think of microbreweries in Colorado known for their sustainable business practices, the first name that comes to mind is usually New Belgium Brewing. But less than a mile away, local's favorite, Odell Brewing, is holding up its own.

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Vestas Wind Welcomes World to Copenhagen, Urges Ambitious Targets

Vestas Wind Welcomes World to Copenhagen, Urges Ambitious Targets

One company that will likely have its presence felt in Copenhagen over the next couple weeks will undoubtedly be Danish wind energy giant Vestas Wind Systems (VWSYF.PK).

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Will McDonald’s New Green Signs Fly in Europe?

Will McDonald’s New Green Signs Fly in Europe?

The Golden Arches--the very symbol of capitalist resource exploitation and American cultural imperialism--are getting a new green backdrop in Germany.

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The CSR Cluetrain: Are Consumers On Board?

The CSR Cluetrain: Are Consumers On Board?

Companies touting their social and environmental responsibility have flocked to the web to get the message out and engage with potential customers.

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Will Ford Be Next Firm to Leave Chamber of Commerce over Climate?

Will Ford Be Next Firm to Leave Chamber of Commerce over Climate?

The well-publicized exodus of several major firms from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over the business association's opposition to climate legislation h

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