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Individual Environmental Initiatives Should Be Part of Balanced Portfolio Throughout the Supply Chain

Companies are introducing environmental initiatives for myriad reasons, often to comply with customer mandates and new regulations or to boost public opinion. But why shouldn't firms also use the "green" buzz as a means to improve business operations and reduce supply chain costs?

9 Apr 2008

T-Shirts Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

Shoppers will soon have the opportunity to make a sustainable fashion statement. Starting this week, select Wal-Mart stores across the country will display Coca-Cola "Drink 2 Wear" apparel made from recycled plastic bottles.

9 Apr 2008

Nation’s Greenest Mobile Company Makes it Easy to Make a Difference

CREDO Mobile, the greenest mobile company in the U.S., today unveiled the availability of two new eco-friendly mobile accessories, making it even easier for socially conscious consumers to make a difference simply by using the products.

9 Apr 2008

Company to Launch Dedicated Line of Environmentally Preferable Products

Office Depot®, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the launch of its new, environmentally preferable line of office supplies called "Office Depot Green."

9 Apr 2008

Fifth Avenue Place Will Open Temporary Environmental Store Called reSOLUTION

The first retail innovation of its kind in Pittsburgh, Fifth Avenue Place will open a temporary environmental store, named reSOLUTION, for the week of Earth Day, starting Tuesday, April 22.

8 Apr 2008

U.S. Policy Makers Should Make Oil Production a Priority

U.S. policy makers should make oil production a priority, according to a brief analysis released today by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). Advocates of Brazil's energy policies often cite Brazil's increased ethanol use as a reason for its recent independence from foreign energy.

8 Apr 2008

Company Expands Green Initiative with Solar Photovoltaic System

Thule, Inc., the world leader in the manufacturing of transportation accessories including vehicle roof rack systems, innovative RV solutions and truck racks and boxes for professional contractors, today announced that a 318-kilowatt (kW) DC solar photovoltaic (PV) system will be installed by North Chelmsford, Massachusetts-based American Capital Energy on the roof of Thule's Seymour, Connecticut US headquarters.

8 Apr 2008

Lithonia Lighting Earned Award for Protecting the Environment through Energy-Efficient Fixtures

Acuity Brands, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy have named Lithonia Lighting, an Acuity Brands Lighting business, as a 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

8 Apr 2008

Green Seal Introduces Groundbreaking New Standard in the Paint Industry

Spirited individuals like Denis Hayes and Arthur Weisman have devoted their lives to conservation. And from a practical perspective have asked the question: "How can we sustain the earth?" During Earth Month, we celebrate their achievements and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress.

8 Apr 2008

NYC Residents Can Properly Recycle Their eWaste

New York City area residents can properly recycle their eWaste free of charge on Saturday and Sunday, April 26th & 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, April 28th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The collection point will be at 119 West 23rd Street in front of Tekserve's retail store.

7 Apr 2008