Leadership
Bank of America Banks on ‘Green’ Tower in New York
Bank of America has signed an agreement with The Durst Organization to develop the first major midtown Manhattan office project of the new century, which it promises to be a green development. Read More
Tanga Goes Nuts for Sustainability
Why would a multinational cement company take the bizarre step of becoming a cashew nut farmer in Tanzania? Perhaps it’s because the company can save money and improve its environmental performance while creating hundreds of jobs, addressing local poverty, and boosting relations with local and national government. By Cameron Rennie Read More
Telecommuting
Telecommuting programs are sure to become indicators of forward-thinking, responsible companies. Learn the what, why, and how to get started with this GreenBiz Essential. Read More
Kraft Foods Partners with Rainforest Alliance on Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Kraft Foods has announced a new partnership with recognized international conservation leader, the Rainforest Alliance, to support the development of sustainable coffee production in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Central America. Read More
Colorado and Coors Build Test Wetland for Wastewater Treatment
The Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and Coors Brewing Company have completed construction of a test wetland at the Coors Brewery in the town of Golden. Read More
Clif Bar Announces Move to 100% Recycled Cartons
Clif Bar Inc. has announced that all of the caddies, or cartons, that hold its energy and nutrition bars on store shelves will be made with 100% recycled paperboard, of which at least 50% will be derived from post-consumer waste. Read More
Interface Flooring Powers Plant Using Landfill Emissions
Carpetmaker Interface Flooring Systems has partnered with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the city of LaGrange to convert naturally occurring methane gas from the local landfill into a green energy source to fuel two heaters and a boiler at Interface’s nearby Kyle plant. Read More
Toxic Ignorance
Looks at the lack of screening tests for health effects of high production volume chemicals used in the U.S. Read More
Fairchild Semiconductor to Switch to Lead-Free Finish Packages
Fairchild Semiconductor has initiated conversion of all its products to lead-free finish packages. Read More
Whole Foods Becomes First Certified Organic Grocer in U.S.
Whole Foods Market has announced that it is the first national grocer to have its retail operations designated as "Certified Organic" by Quality Assurance International. Read More