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Canada to Ban Four Chemicals from Cosmetics
As part of its ongoing review of chemicals, Canada plans to ban the use of four substances from cosmetics. The government will further investigate some of the substances and possibly ban them from other products. Read More
Which European Country is the Trashiest?
Following on our post about the biggest energy-hogging buildings in London, a new study digs up the dirt on 27 E.U. countries to find out how much garbage they generate per person -- and we ask the question: how does the U.S. compare? Read More
Less is More Obvious: Why Sustainability Is So Hard To Define
Recently, Tim Mohin had the opportunity to speak to a diverse group of industry professionals on "Sustainability 101." No one raised a hand when he asked whether anyone could define sustainability, and its soon became clear that a vague definition that can mean all things to all people just wouldn't cut it. Read More
Genencor Delivers First BioIsoprene Shipment to Goodyear
Genecor's BioIsoprene is a bio-based version of isoprene, a chemical used to produce rubber that is typically is derived from petrochemicals. Read More
The Yin and Yang of Environmental Initiatives
What can economic realities have to do with long-term strategic, tangible issues like strategy execution and intangibles like environmental sustainability and social responsibility? Well, they're not just polar opposites, but connected, writes Mitch Jackson. Read More
Kellogg's Reshapes Cereal Boxes, Cuts Materials
Kellogg's is testing out redesigned cereal boxes that are shorter and deeper than common boxes, and that come with less packaging. Read More
Vital to Business Survival: Assessing the Impact of Environmental Pressures
Identifying and implementing changes in environmental policies are not simple tasks. Yet pressures from customers, shareholders and competition show that progress is required. Part 2 of Brandi McManus' four-part series "Growing a Green Corporation: Meeting the Next Great Disruptive Challenge of the 21st Century" details how to assess such pressures and act on them. Read More
Rackspace Debuts Carbon Calculator
Rackspace is the latest company to offer tools that help businesses calculate or manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Bringing the Consumer Perspective to CSR Reporting
In this GreenBiz Report, Amy Hebard and Wendy Cobrda explore how consumers perceive the greenness of brands in four categories, and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities from marketing green products. Read More
Green Companies Do Better During Downturn: Study
Thinking of curbing or curtailing sustainability efforts because of the troubled economy? Think again, says a new study by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, whose research indicates that firms with "true commitment to sustainability" outperform industry peers in the financial markets. Read More