Kraft's Recipe for Greener Mac-n-Cheese and Oreos

Kraft plans to manufacture its famous foods using less water, energy and packaging, the company announced last week. Its European coffee brands have also committed to 100 percent sustainably sourced coffee by 2015. Read More

Levi's Revamps Supply Chain Engagement to Focus on Workers' Rights

The company's new guidelines, issued 20 years after it set terms of engagement focused on compliance in its supply chain, now aim to help the workers in its global supply chains prosper while also protecting the environment. Read More

Costa Coffee, Kenco, Mars Honored by Rainforest Alliance

Costa Coffee, the Kenco Coffee Company ad Mars Inc. are among the winners of  Rainforest Alliance's Sustainability Standard-Setter Awards for 2011. Read More

How Timberland, Levi's Use Teamwork to Advance Sustainability

Companies across all industries are collaborating like never before with stakeholders to get a jump on the next big, smart sustainability idea or avoid the next embarrassing misstep. Read More

Waste Management Takes Two Big Steps in the Composting Business

Waste Management Inc. is investing in the largest composting facility in the eastern U.S. and building a new composting site in Florida -- moves aimed at expanding WM's work in organics recycling and advancing the company's goal to transform its business model. Read More

Mapping Industry's Environmental Impact

The Economy Map charts the various ways major U.S. industries affect the environment. Read More

Simple Steps to Tackle Complex Supply Chain Sustainability Issues

The supply chain director at the world's third-largest apparel company explained in a recent webcast how Philips-Van Heusen works with suppliers to maintain their environmental and social performance. Read More

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Managing Sustainable Global Supply Chains

What has been learned from 25 years of research on sustainable supply chains? Read More

4 Ways to Boost Sustainability in the Merchandising Supply Chain

There are several simple, effective ways merchandising supply chain companies can work with their clients to increase sustainability. This joint-value model is becoming commonplace, not just for sustainability but across strategic initiatives. Read More

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Carting Away the Oceans: April 2011

What retailer has the most sustainable seafood? Read More