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Private Sector Pioneers

Describes how several large companies purchase environmentally preferable products. Read More

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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

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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

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Choose Green Report: Writing Instruments

Proves the pen is mightier than the sword -- if it’s recycled, refillable, and nontoxic. Read More

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Choose Green Report: Copiers

This information-packed report helps companies select models that benefit the environment and the company’s bottom line. Read More

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Choose Green Report: Lawn Care Equipment

Get the buzz on Green Buys for electric lawn care equipment plus honorable mentions for gasoline-powered mowers. Read More

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Choose Green Report: Occupancy Sensors

Reviews technologies and products to slash energy consumption by turning off unneeded lights. Read More

Starbucks Backs Rainforest Protection Bean

Putting its money where your mouth is, Starbucks Coffee Co. announced this week that it has committed for a second year to Shade Grown Coffee, a bean grown, harvested, and processed under the auspices of Conservation International, a field-based organization that aims to protect earth's biologically rich areas and help local populations to improve their quality of life. Read More