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Tips to Living a Zero Waste Lifestyle

Blog from Taiga Company

Were you aware that the average American throws out 550 pounds of paper, 318 pounds of food, and 90 pounds of glass per year?   About 80 percent of that garbage ends up in landfills.  Inspired to do better, those living a sustainable lifestyle are striving to live a zero waste lifestyle as well. Within our eco friendly training we share the intention behind a zero waste …

Agency Development - Green Business Certification

Press Release from Green Business League

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) - August 2, 2010 - Have you been wondering, "What is the Next Big Thing?"  While this sounds overly commercial, isn't it obvious that the "Next Big Thing" is Green!  The trouble is that the whole Green effort is rolling out in disorganized pieces, and the business world is asking for better solutions.The Green Business League took a bold …

Anvil Knitwear Completes Life Cycle Assessment of Tee Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Press Release from Anvil Knitwear, Inc.

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) NEW YORK, NY - August 2, 2010 - Anvil Knitwear announced today the results of its greenhouse gas (GHG) life cycle assessment (LCA) for its AnvilSustainable™ t-shirt, which is made from recycled PET plastic bottles and transitional cotton, grown on farms making the switch to organic processes.The analysis of the AnvilSustainable tee, which encompassed a …

Sodexo's 'Feeding Our Future(R)' Program Helps St. Anthony Central Hospital Provide 12,400 Summer Lunches to Denver Children

Press Release from Sodexo, Inc.

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) DENVER, CO - August 2, 2010 - Leveraging a $20,000 "Feeding Our Future®" grant from the Sodexo Foundation, St. Anthony Central Hospital, along with volunteers from Sodexo and the Food Bank of the Rockies, serves 12,400 summer lunches to Denver children at risk of hunger. Sodexo's Feeding Our Future program provides school children who rely on free and …

ReportAlert.info - Network Rail publishes 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report

Press Release from CorporateRegister.com Ltd

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) August 2, 2010 - Network Rail, Britain’s railway infrastructure manager, has published its 2010 Corporate Responsibility report and for the first time it is fully online. The 2010 report covers the exploits over the past year and how the company has performed against targets set over previous years.The report includes an introduction to how Network Rail manages …

Sustainability: Leveraging the Small Business Advantage

Blog from Taiga Company

Small businesses and entrepreneurships now represent over half of worldwide employment, and this number continues to grow both in the US and globally.  With more individuals looking to become self-starters, small businesses sustainability leaders are strategically positioned to play a much more significant role in our economic future. By bringing eco awareness and leveraging …

When Is a Board a Board? When Is It Not a Board?

Blog from Korngold Consulting LLC

What we commonly refer to as a nonprofit "board" is the governing board of a nonprofit corporation. This board is charged by law with the oversight of the nonprofit organization. Board members have a fiduciary duty and risk legal liability if they fail in their duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. The legal organization and responsibility is what makes a "board" a …

Compostable Bioplastic Cups vs. Plastic Cups: Impact and Sustainability

Blog from World Centric

For the average person facing a busy life and balancing a hectic schedule, convenience is king. It's no surprise that consumer’s turn to whatever is fastest, easiest or cheapest. We all know that some of these choices are having a significant and immediate impact on our environment, which will lead to even greater problems in the future, unless we start changing.Take for example, the …

Is There a "Right" Definition for Business Sustainability?

Blog from Taiga Company

Criticism: the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything; censure; faultfinding.  We all know what criticism is and we all know the limiting effects of halting actions as a result of it.A recent Gallup shows that 94% of Americans are aware of climate change issues, and of that segment 75% feel that action needs to be taken.  So what percentage of Americans is transferring …

VolunteerMatch Helps Target and Ben & Jerry's Inspire Volunteers with Ice Cream

Press Release from VolunteerMatch

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) July 30, 2010 - Target has debuted two new, exclusive Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors at all stores nationwide.  The super premium ice cream flavors, Berry Voluntary® and Brownie Chew Gooder®, are available throughout 2010 in mini cups and pints. And with help from VolunteerMatch, they're inspiring more people to volunteer.The fun flavors were …

ReportAlert.info - Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) publishes 2009/10 Sustainability Report

Press Release from CorporateRegister.com Ltd

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) July 30, 2010 - Johnson Matthey, the international speciality chemicals company, has published its 2009/10 Sustainability Report online at http://www.reportalert.info/reportprofile.php?ID=32226&year=2010The report reviews the company’s progress towards its ‘Sustainability 2017’ Vision and the work it is doing to reduce its own environmental …
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