J.R. Simplot, ConAgra French Fry Plants Become Energy Star Buildings
Two J.R. Simplot Company facilities and one operated by ConAgra Foods' Lamb Weston Inc. have become the first three french fry plants to earn recognition for "superior energy performance" under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. Read More
Nike Shrinks GHG Footprint to 2007 Levels and Dumps Carbon Offsets
Nike has brought its footprint for greenhouse gas emissions back to 2007 levels and reports progress in other climate and energy areas, but has revisited its carbon neutrality goals and no longer purchases carbon offsets, the firm says in its latest corporate responsibility report. Read More
Sainsbury's Targets Tinned Tomatoes in War on Packaging
U.K. supermarket giant Sainsbury's will replace tomato tins with cartons in an effort to cut packaging and emissions. Read More
Milk in Paper-Pouch Hybrid Bottle Offered At Whole Foods
Straus Family Creamery is testing out Ecologic Brands' hybrid bottle, which combines a thin plastic pouch with a recycled-cardboard shell that is recyclable and compostable. Read More
Seven PepsiCo Plants in UK Achieve Zero Waste
Seven PepsiCo manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, including the firm's largest factory in the country, have gone zero waste and no longer send rubbish to landfill, the company announced last week. Read More
Golden State Warriors Hook Up with The Solar Company to Green Practice Facility
The Golden State Warriors and The Solar Company are cutting the ribbon today on a solar installation at the basketball team's practice facility — the first in the NBA to be powered with renewable energy. Read More
Dow Styrofoam Insulation Products Earn Cradle to Cradle Certification
Five insulation products from Dow Building Solutions, including a few Styrofoam products based on different materials, have achieved Cradle to Cradle certification. Read More
Amazon.com Adds EPEAT Ratings to Product Listings
Amazon.com had added information on the EPEAT electronics ratings system to products that have met the environmental rating's criteria. Read More
UPS Adds 245 CNG Trucks to the Company's Green Fleet
UPS has rolled out 245 more compressed natural gas trucks in Colorado and California, boosting the company's green fleet to more than 1,900 vehicles worldwide. Read More
The Power of Peer Pressure in Combatting Climate Change
We can solve the climate crisis with the right tools -- solar panels, wind turbines, electric car batteries, No. 10 envelopes and smiley faces. What? Envelopes? Smiley faces? Read More