Why paper cups just aren’t greener
Monday, April 7, 2014. by Tara Connelley
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.
Read More…A winning formula: 4 secrets to sustainable chemistry success
Tuesday, March 25, 2014. by Tim Greiner
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?
Read More…Water Scarcity: CDP Report Argues for Broad, Locally Relevant Strategies
Monday, March 10, 2014. by Tara Gallagher
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.
Read More…Sustainable Seafood: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Green Fish
Wednesday, February 19, 2014. by Cheryl Baldwin
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
Read More…Beyond Omega-3s: How Systems Thinking Helped Organic Valley Yield Host of Sustainability Benefits
Wednesday, February 12, 2014. by Cheryl Baldwin
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.
Read More…Chemicals in Consumer Products: New Progress in Transparency
Tuesday, February 4, 2014. by Robert L. Kerr
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.
Read More…CDP - not just for carbon reporting: four overlooked advantages
Monday, January 13, 2014. by Charissa Rigano
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.
Read More…Borrowing from the UK’s WRAP to go after food waste
Thursday, January 9, 2014. by Tara Gallagher
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.
Read More…I’m Dreaming of a Toxin-Free Christmas
Thursday, January 9, 2014. by Roian Atwood
With the holidays fast approaching many of us are scrambling to make last-minute purchases for friends and family.
Read More…A New Game Plan for Chemical Management
Thursday, January 9, 2014. by Tim Greiner
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.
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