Sunny Delight Goes Zero Waste
The Ohio-based juice maker also made strides in other 2011 environmental goals, Sunny Delight explained its 2009 Sustainability Report released this week, which spans several areas of its operation, including transportation and logistics, packaging, energy and water use, and waste. Read More
SunChips' Green Packaging Comes Under Fire for Creating a Racket
Laura Scudders, a brand born during the Depression Era, used to claim its potato chips were the "noisiest chips in the world." These days, to hear some consumers tell it, SunChips are breaking the sound barrier with new packaging that is eco-friendly but creates a din when handled. Read More
Timberland Expands Its Green Product Rating, Embraces 'Eco Index'
While helping the outdoor industry develop a green rating system for products, the company has announced plans to expand its own Green Index to cover its entire footwear line by the end of 2012. Read More
Qatar Airways Wins Environmental Award for Fuel Initiative
Qatar Airways, the first airline to run a commercial passenger flight powered by fuel made from natural gas, was honored for its achievement in recent industry awards from Airline Business magazine. Read More
Appliance Makers Agree to Build Smarter, Energy-Sipping Products
Home appliance manufacturers agreed on Tuesday to new energy and water efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers that will reduce the nation's utility bills by billions of dollars. Read More
UPS Digs Deep into Footprint, Sets High Goals for Fuel Efficiency
United Parcel Service decreased energy and water use as well as its greenhouse gas emissions last year in the U.S., prompting the company to set a new goal of 20 percent improvement in automotive fuel efficiency by 2020, according to the firm's latest sustainability report. Read More
Dissolvable Eco Wedding Dress Tests Marriage's Sustainability
A dress designed in collaboration between fashion and engineering students leads to a greener gown for (indoor) nuptials. Read More
Southern Calif. Gets 1 Million Smart Meters
Southern California Edison has installed more than 1 million smart meters at small businesses and homes as part of a program to bring 5 million smart meters to customers. Read More
UPS's Green Shipping Program Goes Global
United Parcel Service is expanding its carbon neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories in Europe, Asia and the Americas following the launch of the service last fall in the United States. Read More
Deloitte Creates Six-Step Plan to Corporate Sustainability
To recognize the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Global Compact, the firm has pulled from its work with the world's leading companies to outline and define the steps any organization can take to move toward social and environmental responsibility. Read More