A 2006 study done in the Netherlands compared the materials side by side. It concluded that paper cups were less polluting in five of 10 categories and that polystyrene was better in the other five. And trying to rate the categories is a losing battle. “There’s no scientific method for saying one environmental impact is more or less important than the other,” Greiner says.

To help guide companies managing this added pressure, Pure Strategies, evaluated how leaders in the formulated products marketplace have constructed their goals, strategies, tools and partnerships. What is at the core of these programs — and what makes them successful?

If there is a good side to the third consecutive year of drought in California, it is that many business leaders are finally taking water seriously.

One fish, two fish Red fish, green fish Sick fish, well fish Frankenfish, farm-raised fish Some fish you should not eat Others that are a treat From fish caught with a dolphin To fish caught far too often A glut of boats in the sea Some fish caught responsibly Knowing which are ideal Helps you enjoy your meal

Organic Valley, the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, has been on the path to understanding the fatty acid profile of its products since 2009. What the coop experienced along the way provides companies in all industries three important reminders about effective corporate sustainability efforts.

The states of Washington and California are breaking new ground by providing consumers with information on potentially harmful chemicals in the products they buy and use on a daily basis.

As CDP’s reach has broadened to include governments and investors, so too has its scope. CDP is not just for carbon anymore; there is also reporting for water use, supply chains, and forests. With this expansion come four sometimes overlooked advantages.

With the excess of New Years’ Eve parties behind us, it’s a good time to check in on food waste – a problem that continues to scream for progress.

With the holidays fast approaching many of us are scrambling to make last-minute purchases for friends and family.

Chemicals and materials in products, processes, and packaging are facing greater scrutiny and growing demands from retailers, regulators, competitors, and consumers - new rules of the game are rapidly emerging.