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General Motors, Herman Miller and Green Standards Partner for Landfill-Free Solution to Office Transformation
General Motors, Herman Miller and Green Standards Partner for Landfill-Free Solution to Office Transformation
Published on November 21, 2016
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Pilot program benefits about 100 Michigan-based community organizations, with a focus on Detroit. Detroit’s Cody High School among first to participate with furniture and three-room makeover. ... View More

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Marketing Manager - Sustainability, Personal & Home Care, Florham Park, NJ
Marketing Manager - Sustainability, Personal & Home Care, Florham Park, NJ
Published on November 17, 2016
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Job Field: MARK - MarketingLocation:  ... View More

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GM Makes its Largest Green Energy Purchase to Date
GM Makes its Largest Green Energy Purchase to Date
Published on November 17, 2016
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DETROIT — General Motors has made its largest renewable energy procurement to date, purchasing enough wind power to equal the electricity needs of 16 of its U.S. facilities, including business offices in Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, a major assem... View More

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Sustainable Brands Announces Newest Members of its Advisory Board
Sustainable Brands Announces Newest Members of its Advisory Board
Published on November 16, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO, November 16, 2016 - Sustainable Brands® announces 5 new members of its global Advisory Board. In total, 43 sustainability and brand leaders from diverse industry sectors represent the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board. “We are honor... View More

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Ford Earns Its Second "A" Grade for Water Conservation
Ford Earns Its Second "A" Grade for Water Conservation
Published on November 16, 2016
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Ford Motor Company is honored for the second time for its water conservation efforts by CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. Ford is one of 24 companies to be awarded an “A” grade for its water management effor... View More

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BASF acknowledged as global leader in water management
BASF acknowledged as global leader in water management
Published on November 15, 2016
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International organization CDP recognizes BASF with top “A” ranking for sustainable water management Ludwigshafen – November 15, 2016 – BASF is one of the world’s leading companies in sustainable water management and has been included in th... View More

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Braskem Takes Biobased Plastic to the International Space Station
Braskem Takes Biobased Plastic to the International Space Station
Published on November 15, 2016
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Green Plastic, which is made from sugarcane, is now being used to fabricate parts in space, thanks to a partnership between Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas, and U.S.-based Made In Space, the leading developer of zero... View More

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Avery Dennison Helps Coca-Cola European Partners to Drive Recycling Efforts in the UK
Avery Dennison Helps Coca-Cola European Partners to Drive Recycling Efforts in the UK
Published on November 15, 2016
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Avery Dennison has collaborated with partners throughout the supply chain namely Viridor and PET UK, to help Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) reduce waste, costs, and the carbon footprint of Smartwater production in the United Kingdom. According to... View More

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UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions
UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions
Published on November 15, 2016
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UPS and Sealed Air Corporation today announced a strategic partnership to help retailers, e-tailers, and businesses around the world maximize the efficiency of their packaging operations, minimize packaging waste, and reduce annual shipping costs. ... View More

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Innovative Kimberly-Clark Recycling Program Helps Two Midwestern Universities Turn Used Gloves into Eco-Responsible Durable Goods
Innovative Kimberly-Clark Recycling Program Helps Two Midwestern Universities Turn Used Gloves into Eco-Responsible Durable Goods
Published on November 15, 2016
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The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University have diverted almost six tons of waste from landfills through an innovative recycling program that turns used lab gloves and garmen... View More

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Bank of America Issues Its Third and Largest Green Bond
Bank of America Issues Its Third and Largest Green Bond
Published on November 15, 2016
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Bank of America Corporation announced today the issuance of its third and largest green bond for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount, furthering the company’s commitment to advancing renewable energy generation. ... View More

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Experts Gather to Discuss Financial Benefits of Sustainability at New Metrics ‘16
Experts Gather to Discuss Financial Benefits of Sustainability at New Metrics ‘16
Published on November 14, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO, November 14, 2016 – Members of the Sustainable Brands® community gather in Boston, MA to kick off the 6th annual New Metrics conference. Nearly 300 global senior executives across diverse sectors are convening today through Nov 16t... View More

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Caesars Exceeds Its Green Key Rating Goal
Caesars Exceeds Its Green Key Rating Goal
Published on November 10, 2016
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Timberland Cuts Over Half of Emissions Since 2006
Timberland Cuts Over Half of Emissions Since 2006
Published on November 9, 2016
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Following the release of data compiled for its Q2 CSR report, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shared that the company has met and exceeded its 2015 goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This achievement is a part of the company's commitme... View More

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Two Caesars Entertainment Properties and Clean the World Donate 1,500 Hygiene Kits to Homeless
Two Caesars Entertainment Properties and Clean the World Donate 1,500 Hygiene Kits to Homeless
Published on November 9, 2016
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Horseshoe Hammond and Harrah's Joliet, both part of the Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) group of companies, today announced the assembly and delivery of 1,500 life-changing hygiene kits to local homeless families. According to the Chicago Coaliti... View More

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Sealed Air Debuts New StealthWrap™ Packaging Technology, Eliminating Outer Boxes for Select Consumer Orders
Sealed Air Debuts New StealthWrap™ Packaging Technology, Eliminating Outer Boxes for Select Consumer Orders
Published on November 9, 2016
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Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) today announced the launch of its StealthWrap™ ultra durable cartoning solution, a patented micro-layer, opaque cartoning alternative which allows primary package cartons to be protected for transit without the ne... View More

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Quantis releases on top sustainability issues and challenges in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Quantis releases on top sustainability issues and challenges in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Published on November 7, 2016
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Report released on top sustainability issues and challenges in the cosmetics and personal care industry   Valuable insight on environmental and sustainability priorities that looks at how beauty companies are deploying initiatives to drive change in... View More

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Shaw to Co-Host 5-City Workshop Series for Sustainability Thought Leaders
Shaw to Co-Host 5-City Workshop Series for Sustainability Thought Leaders
Published on November 4, 2016
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Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), alongside the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, BuildingGreen, Google, and several others, will host a national workshop series entitled ... View More

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Target Uses Big Dreams and Even Bigger Play Spaces to Inspire Wellness
Target Uses Big Dreams and Even Bigger Play Spaces to Inspire Wellness
Published on November 3, 2016
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Whether they’re swinging across a playground or tearing around a track—for kids, daily exercise is best when it comes with a dose of fun. But today, studies show that American kids are playing less than ever—only one in four children gets 60 mi... View More

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Stealing Plays: Why Sustainability Communicators Should Be More Like Bill Belichick
Stealing Plays: Why Sustainability Communicators Should Be More Like Bill Belichick
Published on November 3, 2016
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Sustainability can be incredibly engaging. The pressing issues of our day demand that humans find new ways of existing – and quickly. Happily, society’s attitudes about sustainability are heading in a positive direction. In recent years, consumer... View More

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