At Patagonia, a Deep-Seated Commitment to Environmentalism
Although sales and accolades are important at Patagonia, it is clear the company manages with an eye on a double bottom line, measured by a strong corporate culture, and recognition as a force for social and environmental change. By Jacquelyn Ottman Read More
Starbucks Announces Coffee Sourcing Guidelines
In a first for the coffee industry, Starbucks has teamed with Conservation International in developing purchasing guidelines requiring that suppliers meet more rigorous sustainability standards. Read More
Tribalism vs. Globalism?
It is no doubt convenient to adopt the fiction of a fundamental conflict between community and globalism. But it is not just wrong; it is, in the end, an insult to human creativity and freedom. Read More
Barriers to Building Green
Exemplary "green" building projects worldwide are proving the viability of resource-efficient, health-conscious design. Increasingly, governments and the public perceive the need for more sustainable building products and practices. So why isn't "green" more mainstream? By Adam Davis Read More
Seventh Generation Paper Towels Go Chlorine-Free
Seventh Generation, Inc., a leading brand of natural household products in the U.S., now provides consumers with the reassurance that its recycled paper towels are certified “Processed Chlorine-Free.” Read More
Shell Sells CO2 Emissions to Soft Drink Manufacturers
Turning a liability into an asset, Shell Chemicals has announced it has begun selling to soft drink manufacturers more than 60% of the excess carbon dioxide produced at one of its plants. Read More
Tom's of Maine: Where CSR is a Way of Life
Tom's of Maine is living proof that it is possible to integrate personal values with managing for all traditional goals of business -- making money, expanding market share, increasing profits and building customer loyalty. By Jacquelyn Ottman Read More
DuPont Unit Expands Carpet-Recycling Capabilities
DuPont, which claims to be the world's largest recycler of nylon since 1991, has announced the successful completion of an environmental initiative to upgrade and expand its nylon carpet reclamation center in Calhoun, Ga. In addition to receiving, sorting, baling and packaging used carpet, DuPont has added equipment to recover nylon at the facility. Read More
Top Fuel-Efficient Vehicle in U.S. Hits 68 MPG
Two federal agencies have released data on the most fuel-efficient new passenger vehicles available in the country, with the Honda Insight being ranked the most fuel efficient for the third year in a row, achieving up to 68 miles per gallon. Read More
Mower Uses Water As Hydraulic Fluid
A group of Purdue University undergraduates have built an industrial riding lawn mower that uses water instead of petroleum-based hydraulic fluid. Read More