Industry News

Big U.K. firms should give employees more of a say in greening their workplaces, and U.S. companies need to live up to their eco-friendly business practices internally as well as externally, according...   (Source: GreenBiz.com)

One of the conundrums for supply chain professionals is how to make operations more environmentally friendly at the same time as maintaining growth. “We must have ongoing GDP growth,” Steve Mulvey,...   (Source: SupplyChainStandard.com)

There's a classic, geeky science joke that "Chemists have all the solutions." That's starting to appear true from an environmental perspective, though it remains to be seen whether those solutions...   (Source: GreenBiz.com)

Projects to redevelop a former California lumber mill, build a solar plant on an old Texas landfill and salvage recyclables from two mothballed textile mills in Alabama are among 16 nationwide to...   (Source: GreenBiz.com)

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed into law an act that will require K–12 schools to establish a green cleaning policy and exclusively purchase and use “environmentally sensitive” cleaning...   (Source: ISSA)

Building service contractors and facility managers throughout North America and Canada embrace green cleaning and operating procedures, and many are now seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and...   (Source: ISSA)

Boston, MA, Mayor Thomas M. Menino signed an executive order today decreeing that city departments must purchase only environmentally friendly cleaning products, hire only cleaning contractors with a...   (Source: ISSA)

With growing media attention, increased consumer awareness, additional regulatory scrutiny and the growing consensus within the scientific community on the link between human activity and climate...   (Source: Supply Chain Management Review)

"Companies are moving beyond thinking about a green supply chain and are setting specific goals and investing in initiatives to improve supply chain operations with a more eco-conscious approach,"...   (Source: Fox Business)

A February 2008 survey sponsored by DoubleClick found that 60% of US adults who make online purchases say that it is very or extremely important to them that a company is environmentally conscious. ...   (Source: eMarketer)

Including environmentally-conscious information on your website could lead to an increase in sales, as Doubleclick discovers that online shoppers love to buy “green”. It’s not just price and...   (Source: BizReport)

The demands for more environmentally-friendly products have forced manufacturers to rethink their communication strategy and develop products, which will satisfy consumer interest in greener products....   (Source: www.foodproductiondaily.com)

Grocery shelves, hardware stores, card shops, and other retail operations are filled with products and packages announcing environmental features that may influence your purchasing decisions. But when...   (Source: Federal Trade Commission)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to prevent deception and unfairness in the marketplace. The FTC Act gives the Commission the power to bring law enforcement actions against false or misleading...   (Source: Federal Trade Commission)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received inquiries about infections with antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) among...   (Source: Department of Health and Human Services)

Some ways to make your home more environmentally friendly: • Change the light bulbs. • Install a programmable thermostat. • Seal air leaks. • Use energy-efficient appliances. • Landscape properly. • Recycle...   (Source: Washington Post)