7 Earth Day Pitches That Made Us Cringe

Don't get us wrong. We're glad that more and more products and services are available these days to help people consume fewer resources, reuse or repurpose the stuff they have, or recycle it. Sometimes, however, these pitches just go too far.       Read More

Toyota, Northern Trust Bank Dish Up Sodexo's Meatless Monday Program

Toyota, Northern Trust Bank and the U.S. Department of Interior are among the orgnizations that have jumped on the Meatless Monday bandwagon, Sodexo said this week. The company now offers the Meatless Monday program to more than 2,000 of its clients following a successful pilot program at more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. Read More

Chili's Chalks Up a Quiet Win For Green Signage

Chalkboard signs add a hint of green to Chili's locations.   Read More

Amazon's Purchasing Data Finds U.S. Consumers Going Green

Purchases of green products on Amazon "map" right onto the regional stereotypes you might expect -- with a few surprises. Read More

4 Ways to Boost Sustainability in the Merchandising Supply Chain

There are several simple, effective ways merchandising supply chain companies can work with their clients to increase sustainability. This joint-value model is becoming commonplace, not just for sustainability but across strategic initiatives. Read More

The Emergence of VERGE

This week, GreenBiz Group is unveiling a new initiative called VERGE, focusing on the convergence of four technology sectors: energy, information, buildings and vehicles. It represents an exciting new dimension for us, and I’m pleased to share the vision and the plan.     Read More

The Power of Rewards and Recognition in Sustainability Programs

Harvard University's Green Carpet Awards provides an outstanding example of a successful internal reward program. Hosted by Harvard's Office for Sustainability, the annual celebration provides an array of ideas for sustainability leaders to hone their own award programs. Read More

Johnson & Johnson's Strides Toward Sustainable Healthcare

Al Iannuzzi, Johnson & Johnson's senior director of Worldwide Health & Safety, provides an insider's look at the company's efforts in eco-leadership.   Read More

3M, GE, Sylvania Among Firms Honored with Top Energy Star Awards

One-hundred-eleven companies received Energy Star honors from the U.S. EPA in the annual awards program that recognizes the most the energy efficient businesses in a national program that now has more than 20,000 members. Read More

Safeway Tops Seafood Rankings as Whole Foods, Kroger Tighten Policies

An unexpected grocery chain takes the top spot in Greenpeace's rankings that rate stores on sustainable seafood practices.   Read More