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From CEOs to purchasing managers, business decision makers are people, too
From CEOs to purchasing managers, business decision makers are people, too
Published on January 21, 2014
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January 21, 2014 – A recent study found personal belief drives business decision makers as much, if not more than stated corporate sustainability goals and objectives. And, while some are driven by their own personal commitment, owners and CEOs, ov... View More

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UK Bosses Miss Out on £300 Million Energy and Waste Reduction Opportunity
UK Bosses Miss Out on £300 Million Energy and Waste Reduction Opportunity
Published on January 18, 2014
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Less than a quarter of UK employees have been asked to help save energy at work, and fewer than half are concerned about the cost of energy for their employer, according to new research by the Carbon Trust.The research highlights how UK workplaces ... View More

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City of Phoenix partners with ASU for new regional resource innovation center
City of Phoenix partners with ASU for new regional resource innovation center
Published on January 9, 2014
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PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix took another substantial leap forward as a global sustainability leader Tuesday afternoon as its city council gave policy approval of a four-year agreement to work with Arizona State University to establish a ground-br... View More

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GirlTrek Receives $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant from The REI Foundation
GirlTrek Receives $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant from The REI Foundation
Published on December 30, 2013
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The REI Foundation awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to GirlTrek, a national nonprofit and health organization inspiring and supporting African-American women and girls to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives – through wa... View More

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Arizona State University convenes sustainability leaders for inaugural Sustainability Solutions Festival
Arizona State University convenes sustainability leaders for inaugural Sustainability Solutions Festival
Published on December 18, 2013
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TEMPE, Ariz -- Arizona State University, the nation’s leader in sustainability education, is partnering with global leaders in sustainable business, consumer innovation, renewable energy, science and the arts for a weeklong celebration of sustainab... View More

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ASU report: City of Phoenix reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 7.2 percent
ASU report: City of Phoenix reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 7.2 percent
Published on December 12, 2013
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The City of Phoenix is proving that it’s serious about going green, according to a recent greenhouse gas emissions report compiled by Arizona State University. In 2008 the city council adopted a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from city ope... View More

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National Geographic, REVERB and Musicians help deliver clean water to 10,000
National Geographic, REVERB and Musicians help deliver clean water to 10,000
Published on November 25, 2013
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Early buyers keep innovative Help Build® carbon offset projects on track to reach goal of 20,000 lives changed by the end of 2014 BURLINGTON, VT – November 25, 2013 – Through NativeEnergy’s Clean Water Campaign, National Geographic Expeditions... View More

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Sustainable Brands® to Convene Global Brand Innovation Leaders at London Conference
Sustainable Brands® to Convene Global Brand Innovation Leaders at London Conference
Published on November 14, 2013
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Contact:Marie [email protected] Sustainable Brands® to Convene Global Brand Innovation Leaders at London ConferenceLivestream registration now open ... View More

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Shelton Group Survey: Homeowners Are Missing the Link Between Energy Efficiency & Home Value
Shelton Group Survey: Homeowners Are Missing the Link Between Energy Efficiency & Home Value
Published on November 14, 2013
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A recent study reveals that when it comes to making energy- efficient upgrades to their homes, Americans just don’t think it’s worth it. The study, conducted by Shelton Group, shows that 26 percent of Americans say they prior... View More

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Sprint Offers Minimum Buyback Credit to Encourage Phone Trade-In on America Recycles Day
Sprint Offers Minimum Buyback Credit to Encourage Phone Trade-In on America Recycles Day
Published on November 14, 2013
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Nov. 14, 2013 – Despite being the No. 3 wireless carrier in the United States, Sprint [NYSE:S] leads the industry in phone recycling. Last year, Sprint reclaimed 4.4 million phones through voluntary collection programs compa... View More

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Interface Inc. Selects Waterbank Schools for Additional Award in 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge
Interface Inc. Selects Waterbank Schools for Additional Award in 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge
Published on November 12, 2013
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October 30th, 2013, New York City - The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) is pleased to announce that Buckminster Fuller Challenge sponsor, Interface, Inc., has chosen to recognize Waterbank Schools, headed by New York-based designers and socia... View More

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REI Data Center Retrofit Reduces Cooling Energy Use by 93 Percent
REI Data Center Retrofit Reduces Cooling Energy Use by 93 Percent
Published on October 30, 2013
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SEATTLE – Energy use is the largest contributor to REI's climate impact. In recent years, the leading outdoor retailer has taken actions to reduce its greenhouse gas impact. A retrofit of its data center is its latest effort, resulting in a 93 perc... View More

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REI Adventures Presents Namibia’s Conservation Guards with Sustainable Tourism Award
REI Adventures Presents Namibia’s Conservation Guards with Sustainable Tourism Award
Published on October 28, 2013
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SEATTLE – The global leader in guided active adventure travel, REI Adventures presented the Namibian Conservation Guards with its 2013 Sustainable Tourism Award. Through the award, 500 guards will receive a backpack full of gear, apparel and suppli... View More

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ASU Global Institute of Sustainability launches Walton Sustainability Executive Scholarship Program with $100,000 fund
ASU Global Institute of Sustainability launches Walton Sustainability Executive Scholarship Program with $100,000 fund
Published on October 23, 2013
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TEMPE, Ariz., November 23, 2013 – To encourage and reward candidates for the Executive Master’s for Sustainability Leadership program, the Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University, the nation’s leader in sustainability edu... View More

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Del Monte Foods Partners with Wisconsin Growers, Suppliers and Second Harvest on Innovative Foodbank Program
Del Monte Foods Partners with Wisconsin Growers, Suppliers and Second Harvest on Innovative Foodbank Program
Published on October 18, 2013
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According to Feeding America, one out of six Americans, one out of five children and about three million senior citizens lack adequate access to affordable and nutritious foods. This equates to approximately 47 million people considered to be food in... View More

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Sustainable Brands® to Spotlight Product/Brand Innovation Driving Economic, Social and Environmental Benefit at London Conference
Sustainable Brands® to Spotlight Product/Brand Innovation Driving Economic, Social and Environmental Benefit at London Conference
Published on October 16, 2013
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SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2013 – Sustainable Brands® recently announced program details for its pan-European conference to be held at the Lancaster London, November 18-19th. The conference will bring together over 500 senior-level brand marketing... View More

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Climate Change journal focuses special issue on Indigenous peoples as they cope with consequences of climate change
Climate Change journal focuses special issue on Indigenous peoples as they cope with consequences of climate change
Published on October 4, 2013
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Climate Change journal focuses special issue on Indigenous peoples as they cope with consequences of climate change BURLINGTON, VT – NativeEnergy, Inc. – Climate change. Two words with deeply varying meaning depending on who you are. Depending on... View More

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World Water Week just passed. Did you notice?
World Water Week just passed. Did you notice?
Published on October 2, 2013
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Today, 780 million individuals still live without access to clean and safe water sources. Two and a half billion people lack access to improved sanitation facilities. One billion people defecate in the open.  Is that too much information?Which leads... View More

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BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America
BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America
Published on September 27, 2013
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BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America Florham Park, NJ, September 24, 2013 – BASF announced today that it has formed a strategic manufacturing partnership with Heritage Plastics, ... View More

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Life Technologies Tops Life Sciences Sector of Dow Jones 2013 Sustainability Index
Life Technologies Tops Life Sciences Sector of Dow Jones 2013 Sustainability Index
Published on September 18, 2013
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Life Technologies Tops Life Sciences Sector of Dow Jones 2013 Sustainability Index Company's sustainability record ranks among top 10 percent of large companies worldwide ... View More

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