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November 03, 2008
- Sysco Introduces New Logo and Tagline, Touts ‘Greeness’
Sysco Corp. recently introduced a new logo and tagline, “Good things come from Sysco.” The new logo replaces both the current cube and uppercase acronym images.
The new logo features a green leaf in the letter ‘y’ of Sysco, which the company says signifies quality food and the company’s commitment to the environment and sustainability.
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source: (Environmental Leader) - Judge Halts NYC’s Green Taxi Plan
U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty halted New York City’s plan to turn its yellow taxis green by 2012, ruling that regulation of fuel emissions standards fall under federal authority, not the city’s authority, Reuters reports.
The city said it was considering an appeal. Previously, the city had mandated that NYC fleet operator to use vehicles that [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Greener World Media Launches GreenBiz Intelligence Unit
In his new role as vice president for the Intelligence Unit, John M. Davies will launch the GreenBiz Leadership Network, a member-based, peer-to-peer learning forum for sustainability professionals.
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source: (GreenBiz.com Green Business News) - Largest U.S. Pillow Maker Aims for Zero Waste
Hollander Home Fashions is finding recycling streams for its garbage as part of a plan to send no waste to landfills by 2010.
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source: (GreenBiz.com Green Business News) - Meet The Game-Changing Green Entrepreneurs
In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Joel Makower offers a look at just a few of the innovative companies and thinkers that are emerging in the new green economy, changing the way industry creates everything from clothing to housing to solar energy.
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source: (GreenBiz.com Green Business News) - University of Maine Offers Green MBA Program
The University of Maine Business School has launched a Masters of Business Administration and Sustainability program.
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source: (GreenBiz.com Green Business News) - Green Seal Creates Laureate Program for Firms Meeting Earth-Friendly Standards
The 20-year-old organization that awards its Green Seal of approval to environmentally responsible products and services is establishing a program to recognize companies for their leadership in meeting comprehensive eco-friendly standards.
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source: (GreenBiz.com Green Business News)
November 02, 2008
- Green Bags Designed to Fit in Shopping Carts
This is a guest post by John Simonetta, owner of ProformaGreen, an eco-friendly promotional items consultancy. John’s blogs are designed to keep us up to date on the “greening” of his industry.
Here is a neat idea for you Ecopreneurist trying to break into the organic food or other industries where grocery chains play a part in your marketing plan.
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October 31, 2008
- How The Green Movement Is Changing Business, Culture
At Sustainable Brands 08, Judah Schiller, executive vice-president of Saatchi and Saatchi S, Ted Nordhaus, chairman of The Breakthrough Institute, and Fast Company’s Anya Kamenetz discuss how sustainability is weaving into the American culture through business, government, and society (via Melodies in Marketing).- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - DHL To Eliminate 6 Million Paper Invoices Per Year
DHL announced that customers using its e-Billing service will no longer receive their invoices on paper. The move is expected to eliminate 6 million paper invoices annually by 2010, equivalent of saving about 600 tones of CO2 and 2,400 trees per year.
Accountis Ltd, a division of Fundtech, has been working with DHL for two years [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Harrah’s Retrofit Cuts 2 M kWh Per Year
Harrah’s Rincon Resort and Casino announced that it has completed an energy efficiency retrofit project.
The project, headed up by Lime Energy, includes new light emitting diode technology in elevators, recessed downlights and outdoor signage. The retrofit has resulted in utility cost savings of $200,000 annually, as well as reducing 2 million kilowatt-hours per year and [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Busch Entertainment Launches New Sustainability Initiatives
Busch Entertainment Corp. owner of SeaWorld and Busch Garderns, announced new sustainability initiatives.
The company says that all seafood served to guests, and even the salmon fed to Shamu at SeaWorld Orlando, will be purchased from sustainably-managed fisheries that promote environmentally responsible stewardship. The move will affect more than 220,000 pounds of seafood and is on [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Staples Center, Contessa Applauded For Going Green
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently applauded the Staples Center in Los Angeles and Contessa Manufacturing Plant for going green. He recently installed the last of the 1,727 solar panels on the rooftop of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and toured the Contessa Manufacturing Plant, the first frozen food facility in the world to be [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - National Instruments Launches Free Take-Back Program
National Instruments announced a free global take-back program that gives customers the option to return NI hardware products to be recycled.
The company says it will cover all costs of returning the products and ensure that they are properly recycled. After the product is recycled, the company will provide a Certificate of Destruction upon customer request.
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source: (Environmental Leader) - Utilities Partner For Plug-In Vehicle Trial
Advanced Energy, in partnership with Duke Energy and Progress Energy, announced it is initiating a smart charging trial of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Twelve converted Toyota Priuses will be equipped with charging management technology and deployed in North Carolina and Florida.
The trial will assess the potential of plug-in vehicles to positively impact electric grid operations; [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Clean Currents Offers USGBC Members 25% Discount On RECs
Clean Currents LLC announced that it has entered an agreement with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide discount pricing as a unique member benefit for USGBC members.
Under the agreement, Clean Currents will provide USGBC members a 25 percent discount off its published prices for Green-E certified Renewable Energy Credits.
Clean Currents provides RECs from [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - Want A Green Brand? Increase Your Green Ad Budget
For the second year, the U.S. Climate Brand Index is dominated by manufacturing and auto brands with big ad budgets, with GE retaining its top spot and Toyota retaining second place. Honda rose two places to third, one slot ahead of energy brand BP. Newcomer GM displaced rival Ford to join the U.S. “top five” [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader)
October 30, 2008
- AMD Targets 33% Cut In Normalized GHG Emissions
AMD released its eighth annual Global Climate Protection Plan (PDF). The company reports it surpassed its commitment to reduce GHG emissions in its operations by 40 percent and energy consumption by 30 percent from 2002 to 2007.
The company has since recommitted to reducing its GHG emissions by 33 percent and energy usage by 40 percent [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - UK Launches Carbon Footprint Standard
BSI British Standards, the Carbon Trust and Defra have launched a new standard to help businesses assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services. The standard, called PAS 2050, measures the GHG emissions in goods and services throughout their entire life cycle, from sourcing raw materials, through to manufacture, distribution, use and disposal.
The aim [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader) - AT&T Expects To Save 135 M kWh Electricity With 1E Software
AT&T is launching 1E’s NightWatchman PC power management solution on 310,000 desktop computers across its domestic operations to help improve energy efficiency.
The company says powering down corporate PCs during non-work hours is expected to save AT&T more than 135 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, equivalent of power about 15,000 home and eliminate about [...]- 2 months
source: (Environmental Leader)