Archive for the 'Sustainability' Category
Published: 16 June 2011
According to “GCI Magazine,” nonprofit organization, Green Seal Inc. has created GS-50, reportedly the first U.S. certification standard for cosmetic and personal care products that covers the whole product life cycle. To achieve the standard, manufacturers must satisfy performance, health and environmental requirements, as well as social responsibility, packaging and labeling requirements—in addition to providing […]
Read More ››
Published: 30 May 2011
“Earth 911” reports the Glass Packaging Institute has launched a social campaign for consumers to ask for their favorite products to be packaged in glass. “Glass packaging fits with a healthy and sustainable lifestyle,” said Lynn Bragg, president of GPI. “You can heat glass and nothing transfers, it’s virtually inert. And it’s 100-percent recyclable. So […]
Read More ››
Published: 27 May 2011
According to “Soya Tech News,” SC Johnson announced that by 2015 it will only purchase palm oil-based ingredients that originate from responsible and sustainable sources. “Our commitment to the families who buy our products is that we will work hard to identify the best ingredients, we will source them responsibly and we will be transparent […]
Read More ››
Published: 23 May 2011
“Fast Company” reports sales of Clorox Greenworks and other “green” cleaning products from big brands have dropped precipitously over the past few years. However, sales held up at smaller brands like Method and Seventh Generation. Method’s cofounder Eric Ryan offers thoughts on “why.”
Read More
Read More ››
Published: 20 May 2011
According to “LJWorld.com,” members of the city Solid Waste Task Force in Lawrence, Kansas are studying possible changes for the city’s trash and recycling systems. “We’re not doing enough to promote glass recycling in this town,” said Suzi Cammon, a member of the task force. The group will lobby to have money for an improved […]
Read More ››
Published: 6 May 2011
According to “Green Wala,” the Green Business Bureau has implemented a new, cutting-edge program utilizing Quick Response Code (QRC) technology for its green certified business members. Soon, all businesses that carry a green certification through GBB will offer QRCs at the point-of-sale to show consumers just what steps have been taken towards sustainability.
These […]
Read More ››
Published: 3 May 2011
The “Star Tribune” reports Minnesota manufacturers using recycled content have created jobs and kept tons of waste out of landfills. The Rust Brothers plant in Minneapolis diverts about 4,000 pounds of busted glass each month from landfills. They create jobs by buying tools, glass chips and resins from recyclers in nearby states. “Recycling is not […]
Read More ››
Published: 27 April 2011
According to “Drug Store News,” Target’s in-store recycling stations collected and recycled more than 700 tons of bottles and cans, as well as nearly 2 million units of such small electronics as MP3 players and cell phones during the nine-month period. Target launched recycling stations in all of its stores in April 2010 as part […]
Read More ››
Published: 21 April 2011
April 22nd is Earth Day. To celebrate, the Earth Day Network is collection one billion acts of green. Millions of people have already pledged to: conserve water, carpool or use public transportation, recycle more and raise awareness about Earth Day. No green act is too small.
Take the pledge now!
Read More ››
Published: 11 April 2011
According to “Caller.com,” Volunteers collected nearly 11 tons of glass during a glass-recycling event in Corpus Cristi. During the event, organizers said about 300 residents dropped off glass containers at a local Walmart store. “We are extremely happy with the level of participation we saw for this event,” Solid Waste Director Lawrence Mikolajczyk said. “This […]
Read More ››