May 28, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Firms that make greater investments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives see less risk in their stock prices during economic downturns, according to a new study. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 7, 2013
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The scientific and ethical debate over the use of animals in medical research has raged for years, but perspectives are shifting, viewpoints are becoming more nuanced, and new initiatives are seeking alternatives to animal testing, according to a speci… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJune 7, 2012
by Akhila Vijayaraghavan
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Packaging has always been a bone of contention for cosmetic companies. With sustainability standards increasing, most companies are wanting to use more sustainable packaging material. Major companies like Chanel, Coty, Avon, L’Oreal Group, Mast Global … Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 11, 2011
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Everyone knows that converting a nearly 30-year-old manufacturing facility into a LEED Gold certified building is no small task. But that’s just the very beginning of what Frito -Lay has done at its Casa Grande, Ariz. facility. The facility produces signature snacks such as Doritos, Sun Chips, Fritos and Lays – along with research that’s [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 19, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
The small city of Ranson, West Virginia – population about 4000 – has taken some very important steps toward a more sustainable future. In partic… Continue reading
March 1, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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New York City is known worldwide as “The Big Apple.”
But we might have to start calling it “The Big Locally Grown Apple” if the City Council adopts important new legislation that would help bring more locally produced food into … Continue reading
December 23, 2010
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The holidays have traditionally been a time for giving, but when the economy is fragile and families are struggling, donating becomes harder and harder. For the Mustard Seed of Central Florida, this meant changing their entire business model by…
Share on FacebookAugust 11, 2010
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David Bragdon is a New York native who oversaw parks acquisitions, recycling and other initiatives for a metropolitan planning agency in Portland, Ore. Continue reading
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