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Let’s go shwopping! (Not a typo)
The latest idea from British retail pioneer Marks & Spencer offers a lesson in retail as a force for good. Read More
Behind the scenes at the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
How one sector came together to create a global sustainability index for their products. Read More
4 steps to evaluating products with a sustainability scorecard
How can companies navigate the inevitable confusion that arises when sourcing and certification programs each define and measure sustainability by a different set of standards? Read More
Will the plastics industry kill LEED?
The latest skirmish in a decade-old battle broke out this week, as chemical and plastics groups challenged the LEED green building rating system. It's déjà vu all over again. Read More
Launching a workplace giving program? 6 questions to ask
Savvy companies are looking for more value from their philantrophy, via better alignment with their business strategies and more employee engagement. Here's what to consider to get it right. Read More
The economics of the urban climate change revolution
An urban climate change revolution is happening around us, with cities all over the world making real progress on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. What's motivating cities to act on climate change? Read More
How Sprint pushes the envelope on paper waste
Frustrated by slow uptake of digital billing, the telecom giant has just launched a reusable envelope for paper bills, a move that will save 400 tons of paper and more than 10 million gallons of water per year. Read More
Green certification: Is it worth the hassle?
Getting a business green-certified can be resource-intensive, so business owners and sustainability executives should make sure the eco label they're pursuing is the best fit. Read More
How Unilever crowdsourced creativity to meet its sustainability goals
When the company asked for ideas to help it meet its sustainability goals, it received thousands of entries from dozens of countries. Read More
How Walmart is using its sustainability metrics to drive productivity
The retail giant has come a long way in surveying and measuring the sustainability of its supply chain, but Jeff Rice, Walmart's director of sustainability, says there's still a long way to travel. Read More