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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

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

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

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

Nature Provides Recipe For Sustainable Manufacturing

By studying the Earth’s biosphere, managers can learn how to build ecologically friendly products that reduce manufacturing costs, Gregory Unruh writes in the Dallas Morning News. To make recycling easier, manufacturers should think fewer materials...

Published 03-10-2008 4:34 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business-to-Business, Waste, Business-to-Consumer, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Recycling, Products & Planning

Big Brands Back Organic Standard For Beauty Industry

The first organic standard for the U.S. beauty and personal care market has launched with the support of 30 founding members including Aveda, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, and Origins, according to the Organic And Sustainable Industry Standards, or OASIS...

Published 03-06-2008 12:54 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Feature, Major Players, Sustainability, Business-to-Consumer, Manufacturing, Products & Planning

Cause Marketing Pays Off For CPG Industry

Nothing indicates the growing hold “ethical marketing” has on advertising better than the concept’s growing embrace by Procter & Gamble and Unilever, the world’s two biggest advertising spenders, AdAge reports. At least eight...

Published 03-03-2008 10:43 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Feature, Major Players, Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning

Marks & Spencer To Charge For Plastic Bags

Marks & Spencer is rolling out a 5p charge for plastic bags in its UK stores from the beginning of May to encourage customers to reduce the number of bags they use and to raise money for environmental projects.The move follows a trial period of charging...

Published 02-29-2008 12:33 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Europe, Feature, Major Players, Business-to-Consumer, Consumption, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Sustainable Seafood Gains Traction

Companies are beginning to warm up to the idea of sustainable seafood, Mediapost reports. Whole Foods is capitalizing on the buzz, with an announcement this week of the first certified-sustainable tuna fish to hit the market. Sold under the brand name...

Published 02-28-2008 10:18 AM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Pollution, Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning, Retail & Restaurants

Weather Channel Details Earth Day Campaign

The Weather Channel is launching a new campaign, Help Make Every Day Earth Day, which will encourage green viewers to answer the question “What are you doing to help save the planet?” via user-generated content including photos, text and 30...

Published 02-25-2008 1:26 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Climate, Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning

Winemakers Ship By Sail

French vineyard owners are starting to export their wine by sailing boat to reduce their carbon footprint the Guardian reports. Later this month 60,000 bottles from Languedoc will be shipped to Ireland in a 19th-century barque, saving 18,375lb of carbon...

Published 02-25-2008 12:36 PM by Environmental Leader

Filed under: Transportation, Emissions, Supply Chain, Europe, Marketing, Business-to-Consumer, Products & Planning

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