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CDP Launches Water Disclosure Project

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has launched a global water disclosure project to help businesses and institutional investors understand the risks and opportunities associated with water scarcity and other water-related issues, including greater demand for water, shrinking glaciers and changi ...

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Sustainable Tips to Save Small Business Owners Money

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/11/2009

In recent years, the notion of a green economy has gathered steam. The conversation accelerated when the economy worsened and unemployment rose and suddenly, a green economy was seen by many as a pathway out of the current economic situation.Studies in 2008 found that 2 million jobs in two years ...

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Sprint to Save $2.1M With Eco-Friendly Packaging

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/11/2009

By redesigning packaging for its phone accessories, Sprint expects to save $2.1 million annually in packaging costs.This represents a 35 percent reduction in packaging costs, according to a press release, and a corresponding reduction in 647 tons of waste annually.The new packaging — which ...

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Greening the Automotive Supply Chain

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/11/2009

In the last decade there has been a significant increase in public awareness of the need to conserve energy, recycle waste, and make lifestyle choices that are environmentally friendly. Many companies have jumped onto the green” bandwagon, adopting slogans or advertising campaigns that emph ...

Automotive Guest Column Strategy & Leadership Supply Chain Chad Hall Greening the Automotive Supply Chain Ioxus

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A Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Partnership

Posted by Environmental Leader on 02/11/2009

Partnerships can greatly accelerate the pace at which sustainability innovations are incorporated into the supply chain. Often, these collaborations are created precisely to tackle a sustainability challenge for which there are no known solutions. Partnerships that successfully break new ground ...

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