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Zap Increases Payload With XL Truck

Electric vehicle maker Zap is introducing a new electric truck for fleets with a greater payload rating. Production models are expected for delivery to customers by the fall. In the United States, the XL Truck will meet full Department of Transportation...

Published 03-25-2008 12:10 AM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Transportation, Business-to-Business, U.S., Automotive, Electricity, Products & Planning

Arithmetic Of Food Miles Flawed

Thousands of people in the UK have bought in to the idea that eating local produce can help save the planet, but “only local is good” has come under attack, according to an article in the Guardian. As an example, the article looks at green...

Published 03-24-2008 6:56 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Transportation, Emissions, Supply Chain, Feature, Sustainability, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning

Patagonia Tracks Carbon ‘Footprints’

In May 2007, as part of the Footprint Chronicles, a group of 10 Patagonia employees were sent to travel the world, tracking five products from the design studio to the raw-materials stage to Patagonia’s Nevada distribution center, Fast Company reports...

Published 03-23-2008 9:28 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Emissions, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business-to-Consumer, Manufacturing, Asia, Products & Planning

Consumer Product’s Green Diet: Slimmer Packaging Looks Good On You

What a difference a year makes. At the start of 2007, few consumer products companies had a focus on sustainability in packaging. However, 54 percent of the consumer goods companies that AMR Research recently surveyed are targeting improvements. The numbers...

Published 03-23-2008 7:08 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Manufacturing, Sales, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants, Guest Column

SI Group Launches Website To Market Environmental Services

Phenolic resin and chemical intermediate supplier SI Group has launched StrategicGreen to market its environmental services. SI bills it as a resource that will help manufacturing industries comply with environmental regulations and adapt products and...

Published 03-23-2008 5:53 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Sustainability, Business-to-Business, U.S., Marketing, Manufacturing, Products & Planning

PepsiCo Promotes ‘Positive Water Balance’ On Labels

PepsiCo India is changing all of the labels on Aquafina, its bottle water brand, to announce that by next year, PepsiCo India will be a positive water balance company. This is the first time PepsiCo has communicated a CSR initiative through its packaging...

Published 03-23-2008 4:54 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Major Players, Marketing, Water, Products & Planning

Companies Aim For ‘Green’ Concrete

W. R. Grace & Co. has invested in Ceratech, a Maryland-based firm that has developed what it calls a “green, sustainable concrete admixture technology” for concrete primarily using fly ash, a waste stream product from coal fired power...

Published 03-20-2008 12:53 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Business-to-Business, Facilities, Construction, Products & Planning

JCPenney Launches ‘Simply Green’ Line, Store ‘Green’ Zones

JCPenney has joined the green private label fray with “Simply Green.” Beginning this month, some JCPenney private brand merchandise - from apparel to home accessories - will hit the shelves bearing a “Simply Green” mark. Logos...

Published 03-19-2008 10:44 AM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Major Players, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Bissell Showcases Green Products

Bissell has launched a new green initiative at this year’s International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, where it’s showing off a new Little Green Compact Cleaner. The Little Green has PVC-free tanks and hose, and has parts made from 100...

Published 03-18-2008 6:14 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Business-to-Consumer, Recycling, Products & Planning, Today's Green Video

Lionsgate Announces Green DVD Packaging

Independent film studio Lionsgate plans to package many of the Company’s DVD releases in “environmentally friendly” materials. The first “green” release will be Weeds: Season Three, which will hit stores in June. The trays...

Published 03-18-2008 5:08 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Manufacturing, Recycling, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Lightweight Wine Bottles Better For The Environment

Bottling wine in lightweight bottles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, according to a report by the Waste & Resources Action Programme comparing the impact on the environment of four different types of bottles that were filled in the UK with...

Published 03-17-2008 7:23 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Emissions, Europe, Sustainability, Australia, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Avery Dennison Puts FSC Logo On Clothing Tags

Avery Dennison tag and label manufacturing facilities in China and Korea have been given the Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certificate. The accreditation means that apparel manufacturers and retailers can now display the FSC logo on tags...

Published 03-17-2008 5:47 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Business-to-Consumer, Asia, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Is HP Planning A Green Marketing Push?

In a recent AdAge’ interview, Michael Mendenhall, the new senior VP-CMO at HP, said that McGarryBowen will be handling a new, unspecified corporate assignment - not for any of HP’s three divisions.. AdAge speculates that the agency could be...

Published 03-16-2008 5:59 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Major Players, Marketing, Manufacturing, Hi-Tech, Products & Planning

Nordstrom Switching To 100% Recycled Bags And Boxes

Nordstrom plans to introduce new environmentally friendly packaging options for customers throughout 2008. Fully recyclable shopping bags and gift boxes and a reusable shopping tote will be available to customers as the year progresses. The retailer will...

Published 03-16-2008 2:05 AM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: U.S., Business-to-Consumer, Recycling, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Maine Wants Lobster Fisheries Certified Sustainable

The Maine lobster industry is seeking to have its lobster certified as sustainable by the London-based Marine Stewardship Council, AP reports. Fisheries certified as “sustainable” can use the council’s blue ecolabel. If given the choice...

Published 03-16-2008 12:13 AM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Sustainability, U.S., Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning

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