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From Ship to Shore: Sustainable Stewardship

March 2006 report highlights cruise lines, local governments, civil society organizations and shore operators that are taking proactive measures to ensure a sustainable future for cruise tourism while preserving cruise destinations. Read More

Ecoprint: Greening the Industry One Print Run at a Time

The committed staff at Ecoprint, an innovator in environmentally preferable printing processes, share the best practices that have made their company a success. By Susan Nickbarg Read More

Insurance and Climate Change: A Matter of Policy

If government policies won't lead to aggressive action on climate change, maybe the insurance industry will. Read More

Microsoft, Other Major Companies to Complete Phase-Out of PVC Plastic

Microsoft, along with Kaiser Permanente, Crabtree and Evelyn, and others, have joined the fast-growing ranks of major corporations demonstrating concern about the environmental health impacts of their products or packaging by phasing out PVC plastic (polyvinyl chloride or vinyl). Read More

Mazda, Nippon Paint Develop Eco-Friendly Coating Process

An electro-deposition basecoat known as e-coating that substantially reduces both volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has been developed by Mazda Motor Corp., a major Japanese automaker. Read More

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Water Facts and Trends 2005

Report provides a helpful overview for policymakers, media, and individuals interested in what’s happening to the world’s water supply. Read More

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Planning Forest Sink Projects — A Guide to Carbon Pooling and Investment Structures

Guide offers the information necessary to help land managers in Australia make informed decisions about carbon pooling options. Read More

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Company-Community Forestry Partnerships: From Raw Deals to Mutual Gains?

An international review of public-private forestry partnerships, with proposals for improving forests, enterprise, and livelihoods. Read More

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Protecting Public Health, Increasing Profits and Promoting Innovation by Benchmarking Corporate Governance of Chemicals in Produ

Reviews developments, identifies innovative corporate programs to reduce product toxicity, and offers a governance framework of benchmarked “best practices” for investors. Read More

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Responsible Wood and Paper Purchasing: Experiences of the Fortune 100

Large corporate paper and wood buyers are making progress but still have a long road toward incorporating sustainability into long-range purchasing strategies, according this report. Read More