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The New York Times is doing its part to save money with a novel light management system in its new 52 story tower. The energy-efficient system saves 70 percent more energy than the company's original benchmark. Read More

Times Square isn't exactly known as a haven of sustainability, but Ricoh Americas Corporation is trying to make the tourist mecca just a little bit greener with a $3 million solar and wind-powered billboard. Read More

UPS has found a way to reduce its paper-waste problem with a new combination scanner and paperless printing device designed by HP. Read More

The United Kingdom-based candy maker also trimmed energy use and predicts it will cut carbon dioxide emissions 10 percent by 2010. Read More

When we learn about sustainability, it is usually characterized by the euphemism "the triple bottom line." Some people refer to this as the three pillars. Business sustainbility expert Robert Pojasek writes on the importance of all three responsibilities. Read More

If you're looking for a new tool to help you track your effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, you'll find the free OpenEco.org a great resource. The site has been around a while, but recently was revamped. If you know of it, but haven't used it for a while, it's worth checking again. And if you've never used it, now is a good time to try it. Read More

Guayakí, a company that sells tea-like yerba maté, has switched from plastic to biodegradable cellophane bags, reducing costs along with its impact on the environment. Read More

Eight Wal-Mart Canada stores are sending expanded polystyrene packaging to be recycled and turned into fire-resistant insulation. Read More

Valpak, a recycling and producer responsibility services provider, plans to issue a code of practice for the Green Dot symbol due to consumer confusion over what the logo means. Read More

A new white paper by Deloitte examines how a company's environmental and sustainability activities can impact mergers and acquisitions. Read More