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Walmart Unveils Phase One of Sustainability Index

GreenBiz Staff — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:05:00 -0700

The first phase of a three-phase project to establish a green rating system for all of the products on its shelves, Walmart executives today released its 15 question survey that will be mailed to all of the company's 100,000-plus suppliers.

Walmart's Sustainability Index, Version 1.0

GreenBiz Staff — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:51:00 -0700

The first phase of the mega-retailer's Sustainable Product Index, this tool offers an overview of the project's goals, the 15-question survey the company is sending to all its suppliers, and an FAQ for suppliers.

EPA Reverses Bush-Era Ruling, Reinstates Toxics Reporting Rules

GreenBiz Staff — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:44:00 -0700

The new rules apply to all Toxics Release Inventory reports due July 1, and will increase the amount of information that companies must disclose about their releases of toxic chemicals across the country.

NY Plans on Requiring Retail Stores to Recycle Plastic Bags

Ariel Schwartz — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800

Over the weekend, New York Governer David Patterson signed legislation requiring large retail stores to recycle plastic carry-out bags. The legislation defines large stores as those with over 10,000 square feet of space or 50,000 square feet of space in a mall. Chains with over five stores in the state that each have more than 5,000 suare feet are also included.

Strategy is Only a Start

Robert Pojasek — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

There's a lot of strategic thinking going on in the corporate sustainability world. However, there is little to no traction for this strategy at the local facilities. This is a huge problem ...

California Needs a Comprehensive Green Plan: Report

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0700

A Dominican University of California report argues that California needs to overhaul its operations and develop a statewide green plan, similar to effective plans in other countries, to act as a green leader in the U.S.

Environmental Stewardship Must Become a 'Central Pillar' for World Bank: Report

GreenBiz Staff — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700

The Independent Evaluation Group examined the effectiveness of World Bank projects in nine countries between 1990 and 2007. While the bank has made progress, results vary.

USDA Cuts Pesticide-Use Data Reports

GreenBiz Staff — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Citing budget pressures, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it had published the last of its annual Agricultural Chemical Usage reports, which track the amount of pesticides applied farmlands nationwide.

Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide, second edition

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700

A guide for environmental regulations for college and universities.

Canada Could be First to Call Bisphenol A Toxic

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Health Canada is expected to label bisphenol A, a common chemical in reusable water bottles, baby bottles and numerous other items, as a toxic chemical, prompting retailers to purge their shelves of BPA-containing items.

CFOs View Sustainability as a Business Opportunity: Survey

GreenBiz Staff — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

More than half of chief financial officers and finance executives in a recent survey believe their companies will boost revenue, investor returns and employee retention through sustainability.

Open Skies Agreement Provides a Glimpse of What's to Come in a Carbon-Regulated Environment

David Wigder — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Today, many executives, and especially those working in carbon-intensive industries, are grappling with how future carbon regulation may impact their businesses and industries.

Toxic Toy Regulations Take Shape Across States, Nation

GreenBiz Staff — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

More than two dozen states and the federal government are considering new restrictions on lead and other materials in toys, resulting in a patchwork of regulatory ideas that could hamper businesses in the sector.

DuPont Helps Refiners Reduce Sulfur Emissions

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

The projects, part of DuPont's Clean Technologies, regenerate sulfurif acid used in processing and turn refinery gases into sulfur products.

Canada to Release Green Advertising Guidelines

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Two federal groups are working on guidelines for green claims, hoping to force businesses to strip their products of vague and misleading environmental statements.