Supply Chain
Starbucks Presses Suppliers for Greener Bean
Starbucks Coffee Company is heating up more than your daily Arabian Mocha Java or Yukon Blend -- it's also putting more kick into its procurement philosophy and supplier guidelines. By Kelley Kreitz. Read More
City of Santa Monica’s Environmental Purchasing: A Case Study
Setting up an environmental purchasing program? See how the city of Santa Monica did it. Read More
Air Dryers vs. Paper Towels: Streamlined Life Cycle Assessment Study
Air dryers are more environmentally-friendly than paper towels, says a new life-cycle study. Read More
EcoPurchasing Guide for Hotels and Motels
How hotels and motels can lower costs, reduce waste, and conserve energy. Read More
Private Sector Pioneers
Describes how several large companies purchase environmentally preferable products. Read More
Food Production and Environmental Stewardship: Examples of How Food Companies Work with Growers
How some food companies worked to improve the environmental performance of their agricultural suppliers. 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
Soy What? Soy Ink Makes a Splash
Soy ink's U.S. market share is on the grow, telling a story of success and sustainability. Read More
What EPA Means When it Says Life Cycle Assessment
A thorough discussion of lifecycle assessment and how it can help companies cut costs. Read More
Choose Green Report: Writing Instruments
Proves the pen is mightier than the sword -- if it’s recycled, refillable, and nontoxic. Read More