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Webinar: Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Webinar: Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Published on August 13, 2013
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., August 13, 2013 – Shelton Group, the nation’s leading marketing communications firm entirely focused in the sustainability and energy efficiency sectors, announced today that its next webinar will focus on sustainability as both... View More

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Sustainable Brands Releases White Paper on Redefining and Measuring New Forms of Business Value
Sustainable Brands Releases White Paper on Redefining and Measuring New Forms of Business Value
Published on August 6, 2013
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SAN FRANCISCO– Sustainable Brands® recently released a white paper framing the forthcoming opportunities in the field of emerging sustainability metrics called Redefining Value: The New Metrics of Sustainable Business. The 28-page report introduce... View More

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Del Monte Foods Plants the SEED for Sustainability Excellence
Del Monte Foods Plants the SEED for Sustainability Excellence
Published on August 5, 2013
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Del Monte Foods recently announced the winners of its inaugural Sustainability Excellence and Education (SEED) Awards, a program that recognizes its manufacturing and distribution facilities for displaying excellence in environmental sustainability a... View More

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Wilsonart’s Fletcher Distribution Center Moves Closer Toward Zero Waste to Landfill Goal
Wilsonart’s Fletcher Distribution Center Moves Closer Toward Zero Waste to Landfill Goal
Published on August 3, 2013
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TEMPLE, TX (July 30, 2013) – Zero landfill contribution is a daunting sustainability goal, but with its Fletcher Distribution Center also leading the way, Wilsonart is making strides in its waste reduction movement. In just three months, the distri... View More

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European Sustainable Brands Community Leaders to Gather for World-Renowned Brand Innovation Conference
European Sustainable Brands Community Leaders to Gather for World-Renowned Brand Innovation Conference
Published on July 31, 2013
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2013 – Sustainable Brands® announced today that the Sustainable Brands London conference is set to convene November 18-19, 2013 at the Lancaster London.  The conference theme, From Revolution to Renaissance, will focus on ... View More

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CSRWire Talkback: When the Search for Sustainability Becomes a Radical Overhaul
CSRWire Talkback: When the Search for Sustainability Becomes a Radical Overhaul
Published on July 29, 2013
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CSRwire's Aman Singh catches up with Cristina Amorim, Chief Sustainability Officer at Life Technologies, to discuss the life sciences company's evolutionary sustainability strategy. View the full interview here. ... View More

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Life Technologies Announces 2012 Sustainability Progress
Life Technologies Announces 2012 Sustainability Progress
Published on July 26, 2013
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“Sustainability has become a powerful productivity tool—it’s evolved beyond Life Technologies’ operations to impact the way we drive continuous improvement company-wide.” Mark O’Donnell Senior Vice President, Global Operations Global bi... View More

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The Case for Supply Chain Sustainability Investments
The Case for Supply Chain Sustainability Investments
Published on July 25, 2013
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NativeEnergy Blog A letter from Jeff Bernicke, President at NativeEnergy ... View More

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UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions
UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Published on July 25, 2013
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ATLANTA, July 25, 2013 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.  Environmental achi... View More

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Dell Highlights Environmental, Giving and Community Achievements in FY13 Corporate Responsibility Summary Report
Dell Highlights Environmental, Giving and Community Achievements in FY13 Corporate Responsibility Summary Report
Published on July 10, 2013
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• Reaches ambitious recycling goal one year ahead of schedule • Donates funds, solutions, and expertise to further children’s cancer care and disaster relief efforts • Expands Connected Workplace program now being offered in 37 locations acro... View More

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Are Your Products “Eco-Unique?” The Search for Sustainable and Recycled Content Products
Are Your Products “Eco-Unique?” The Search for Sustainable and Recycled Content Products
Published on July 2, 2013
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From cars to floors, or even handbags, the rubber in tires can have a second life in a variety of ways. It’s true. The tires you have on your vehicle right now could possibly be used in the future for things like mulch, backpacks, belts, wallets an... View More

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I Can’t Give The Best Unless I Got Room To Move
I Can’t Give The Best Unless I Got Room To Move
Published on July 2, 2013
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Recently someone in our office purchased a home cordless phone system which came in the box shown here. It appears simple enough as it has pictures showing the product, the features and all the information a consumer would want to know prior to purch... View More

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Brands and Retailers Holding Back on Green Message
Brands and Retailers Holding Back on Green Message
Published on June 28, 2013
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Wilton, CT (June 5, 2013] New research indicates manufacturers and retailers may be a lot greener than they’re letting on. Worried that sustainability messages will come across as a mere marketing ploy, companies aren’t sharing all the good news... View More

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Recyclebank Reduces Carbon Footprint 27 Percent from 2011 to 2012, Funds NativeEnergy Clean Water Initiative
Recyclebank Reduces Carbon Footprint 27 Percent from 2011 to 2012, Funds NativeEnergy Clean Water Initiative
Published on June 27, 2013
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NEW YORK CITY—June 27, 2013—Today Recyclebank®, the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals , announced a 27 percent reduction in its corporate carbon emissions, down from 830 metric tonnes in 2011 ... View More

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Goodbye Tree Huggers, Hello Brand Huggers
Goodbye Tree Huggers, Hello Brand Huggers
Published on June 26, 2013
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 26, 2013 – Shelton Group, the nation’s leading marketing communications firm entirely focused in the sustainability and energy efficiency sectors, announced today the release of its sixth annual Eco Pulse™ study. The find... View More

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BASF, M Street Homes team up for sustainable construction
BASF, M Street Homes team up for sustainable construction
Published on June 25, 2013
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BASF, M Street Homes team up for sustainable construction Texas builder uses innovative chemistry and applied building science to construct high-performance homes HOUSTON, TX & FLORHAM PARK, NJ, June 24, 2013 – BASF announced today that through... View More

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Chrysler Group recognizes BASF at Supplier Awards Ceremony
Chrysler Group recognizes BASF at Supplier Awards Ceremony
Published on June 25, 2013
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Chrysler Group recognizes BASF at Supplier Awards Ceremony BASF named Supplier of the Year for Sustainability and Diversity Supplier Development WYANDOTTE, MI, June 25, 2013 – BASF was named Supplier of the Year for extraordinary performance in the... View More

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What Do You Do and Why Are You Here?
What Do You Do and Why Are You Here?
Published on June 24, 2013
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Earlier this month we exhibited at the Sustainable Brands Conference in San Diego. There were at least 50 exhibitors displaying their products and services varying from paddle boards made from sustainable materials that are used for yoga to a company... View More

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For Companies like Earth911, Inc., Sustainable Brands® Platform Wins Engagement with Like Minded Peers
For Companies like Earth911, Inc., Sustainable Brands® Platform Wins Engagement with Like Minded Peers
Published on June 19, 2013
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Deals, collaboration moved forward at annual conference Scottsdale, AZ – June 19, 2013 – Companies connecting through Sustainable Brands® are seeing their participation yield sales, new partnerships and innovative ideas to catapult sustainable ... View More

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Easy Recycling & Waste Disposal Program Outreach to Residents Made Possible with Vertigent Government Communications Toolkit
Easy Recycling & Waste Disposal Program Outreach to Residents Made Possible with Vertigent Government Communications Toolkit
Published on June 11, 2013
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (June 11, 2013) – Vertigent, the data technology partner for creating unique consumer engagement opportunities through recycling intelligence, is offering a new Government Communications Toolkit to help municipalities implement d... View More

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