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Boeing, 3M Among Energy Star Award Winners

Ryan Huffman, April 12th, 2011

Boeing, Sears and PepsiCo led the list of 111 companies given Energy Star awards from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday. Energy Star awards are given each year to companies demonstrating leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. READ: LA, DC and SF Top ... read more

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Toshiba Study: Office Workers More Conscious When Printing

Alison Neumer Lara, April 12th, 2011

Most office workers do consider the environment before printing out documents, a new study shows. In an online survey of 800 British office workers, 57 percent often or always decide against a paper hard copy because it takes a toll on the planet. But the research, conducted by office equipment manufacturer Toshiba, also reveals a persistent demand for printed documents such ... read more

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5 Absurdly Over-Packaged Foods

Brian Clark Howard, April 12th, 2011

People can be passionate about packaging. We've all been frustrated after getting a seemingly giant box, then wading through layers of tape, bubble wrap and tissue paper, only to find a tiny item no bigger than a credit card. On the other end of the spectrum, good packaging design can catch our eye and make us as giddy as ... read more

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