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Plastiki: A Lesson in Finite Resources Aboard a ‘Floating Sustainability Station’
What an 8,000-mile journey across the Pacific on a boat made out of plastic bottles can us about energy efficiency, phantom loads and office paper.
Before Landing in Showrooms, Nissan LEAF Already Sold Out in 2010
Think people aren’t interested in electric cars in the United States? Try this on for size: before a single Nissan LEAF has been seen in a U.S. showroom, they are apparently sold out.
9 out of 10 American Renters Would Prefer to Live in Eco-Friendly Space
You may not be surprised to learn that the vast majority of renters want to rent a house or apartment that is loaded with efficient appliances, low VOC paints and finishes and other eco-friendly accoutrements. But you may be surprised to learn that they’re willing to pay for it.
Walmart Announces Massive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
In another large-scale sustainability effort aimed at greening their supply chain, Walmart today announced the lofty goal of eliminating 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015
Cost of Boulder’s Smart Grid Soars, State Increases Oversight
Boulder, Colorado’s new smart-grid project is already stretching the limits of cost expectations and the rest of the state has to foot the bill.
Major US Retailers Drop Products Sourced from Canadian Oil Sands
In an effort to slash CO2 output, Whole Foods, Bed Bath & Beyond announce they will no longer buy products sourced using Canadian oil sands.
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
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.
Walmart Expands Green Reach to Small Businesses
Moving beyond their own supply chains, Walmart and Sam’s Club tries to help small businesses think about sustainability
Can Palm Oil Be Sustainable? Seventh Generation Thinks So
Seventh Generation, the nation’s top brand of family-safe, environmentally healthy household solutions, has announced a commitment to obtain 100% of the palm oil used throughout its product lines from certified sustainable sources by 2012.
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