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Britain’s biggest supermarket chains will come under fire this week for handing out tens of millions more carrier bags than last year, derailing attempts to reduce the environmental impact from billions of disposable bags.
New figures will show that the industry missed its target of halving the number of plastic bags used in 2006 for the second consecutive year. The setback [ Read More → ]
Going green also goes hand-in-hand with saving money. Uliano offers some advice for doing your part for the environment – and your pocketbook year-round:
* Save money and reduce the eco-impact of your housework by creating and using your own furniture polish. Mix 1 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each of orange and lemon essential [ Read More → ]
STRATHAM, NH — Earlier this month, the outdoor products industry unveiled the Eco-Index, a product-footprinting tool aimed at retailers.
Following on the announcement of that effort, one of the companies instrumental to its development further expanded its own in-house green label.
Timberland’s Green Index, a three-year-old consumer-facing label that outlines the environmental footprint of 14 percent of the company’s footwear, will be [ Read More → ]
By following the simple three step process, you can get insight into what’s working — and not — with your office printing, set clear goals, and put an action plan in motion.
1. Assess Your Printing Products and Practices
Start by taking stock of printing across your company, with the aim of establishing a performance baseline. Form a team and include [ Read More → ]
In a world where it’s so hot or dry that no one wants to hike, bike, run or climb, outdoorsy companies like Nike, Patagonia, REI and Timberland will be in deep trouble.
So it makes sense — and it’s certainly about time — for the companies that sell outdoor apparel and equipment to come up with common standards to measure the [ Read More → ]
Salvaged, or reclaimed wood, is considered eco-friendly because the process uses wood that has already been harvested and used, rather than harvesting live trees, which benefit the environment in countless ways.
There are many things to considered when buying eco-friendly furniture, including wood type, and the location of the salvaged wood.
Consider Location of Salvaged Wood before Buying
It is important to consider [ Read More → ]
