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What Do Consumers Really Think About Sustainable Packaging?

Jennifer Berry, February 27th, 2009

According to a recent report in BrandWeek, while consumers may not purchase a product simply for its use of sustainable packaging, "a blatant disregard for it" may turn them off from it as well. As consumers' expectations for corporate sustainability efforts continue to increase, it seems those companies who ignore the green wave may miss out on sales. The ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, composting, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, paperboard, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Paper


Is Your Toilet Paper Green?

Jennifer Berry, February 27th, 2009

Have you considered purchasing recycled-content bathroom tissues or paper towels when stocking up on these supplies for your home? According to Greenpeace's recent release of its first Recycled Tissue and Toilet Paper Guide, "Americans could save more than 400,000 trees if each family bought a roll of recycled toilet paper—just once." Greenpeace's pocket guide ranks 18 popular paper towel, toilet ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, trees

Published in Paper


What’s the Green Outlook for the 2016 Olympics?

Jennifer Berry, February 26th, 2009

Four major cities are currently bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics: Chicago, Madrid, Rio De Janeiro and Tokyo. But which has the greenest plan? While we may be biased towards the only U.S. city in the running, each has its own merits. According to a report by USA Today, Chicago "organizers tout a low-carbon 'blue-green' event, with most venues ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, energy, greenbuilding, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, trees

Published in Construction


How Did the U.S. Do in Rigid Plastics Recycling Study?

Jennifer Berry, February 26th, 2009

On the heels of its recent report that plastic bag recycling has increased 27 percent, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a report on the state of recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics for the U.S. In 2007, the U.S. collected more than 325 million pounds of these plastics for recycling. If you take a look, you will notice that ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, ideas, noteworthy, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, packaging, recycle, reduce

Published in Plastic


‘Green Electronics’ Make Up 25% of Philips’ Total Sales

Jennifer Berry, February 26th, 2009

Royal Philips Electronics recently reported that sales of "Green Products" increased to almost 25 percent of its total sales in 2008, compared with 20 percent in 2007.  This statistic also coincides with a greater company initiative known EcoVision4, in which a main goal is to increase the sales of these products to 30 percent by 2012. According to Philips, "Green Products ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, telephone, television

Published in Electronics


Scrap Metal Facility Raided for Stolen Materials

Jennifer Berry, February 25th, 2009

Raids on six Indianapolis scrap yards Monday night culminated a year-long investigation into a company's alleged purchasing of stolen materials, according to the Chicago Tribune. A spokesman from the company, OmniSource, said it "works with utilities and contractors to encourage the marking of aluminum siding and copper pipes so they can be identified. He said the company also trains officers ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, ferrousmetal, ideas, nonferrousmetal, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Metal


Plastic Bag Recycling Up Across U.S.

Jennifer Berry, February 25th, 2009

Driven by greater consumer access to recycling programs and new markets for recycled materials, plastic bag and film recycling increased across the U.S. in 2007, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The latest National Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bags and Film Report by Moore Recycling Associates, Inc. estimated 830,180,000 pounds of post-consumer film (including plastic bags and product wraps) was ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, greenbuilding, ideas, noteworthy, number2plasticHDPE, number4plasticLDPE, packaging, plasticbags, recycle, wood

Published in Plastic


Bordeaux Wine to Cut Emissions by 2020

Jennifer Berry, February 25th, 2009

According to Wine Spectator, the Bordeaux Wine Trade Board (CIVB) has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 20 percent, along with the European Union's 2020 Climate Plan. A nine-month study conducted by the board found that the greenhouse gas "emissions generated by the Bordeaux wine industry’s various activities, from grapegrowing to worldwide shipping, indicated that it produces some 203,000 ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, composting, greenglass, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reduce

Published in Glass


Sustainable Clothing Initiatives at London Fashion Week

Jennifer Berry, February 24th, 2009

Sustainability is the new "it" accessory at London Fashion Week. A new action plan to make fashion more sustainable and less environmentally damaging was recently launched at the start of biggest fashion event in the city. The Sustainable Clothing Roadmap brought together over 300 organizations, "from high street retailers, to designers and textile manufacturers to battle the environmental impacts of ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Car Repair Industry Sees 16% Growth in 2008

Trey Granger, February 24th, 2009

One industry that hasn't suffered with consumers looking to cut costs in many directions is automotive repair, as a new survey by the Automotive Service Association showed 60 percent of repair shops saw increased business in 2008. The survey was conducted in August, and found that the average increase in sales of 8,000 repair shops was 16 percent. This information was ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, basics, carbatteries, ideas, noteworthy, paint, productstewardship, steel, windows

Published in Automotive


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