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Sustainable brands and big data set to go mainstream in 2014 | Guardian Sustainable Bus... - 0 views

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"Conscious brands" that are aware of their societal and environmental impact will move into the mainstream in 2014, predicts FutureBrand strategy chief Tom Adams. "No more hair shirts or specialist brands, just products and services across categories that work with the grain of human nature, take sustainability for granted and position themselves around it," he writes

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Conscious brands" that are aware of their societal and environmental impact will move into the mainstream in 2014, predicts FutureBrand strategy chief Tom Adams. "No more hair shirts or specialist brands, just products and services across categories that work with the grain of human nature, take sustainability for granted and position themselves around it," he writes</div>

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Food Companies Want Single GMO Labeling Standard · Environmental Management &... - 0 views

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The Coca-Cola Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods and the other 300-plus food companies that are members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association will soon lobby the US food safety regulator and Congress for a single federal standard covering oversight and labeling of new genetically modified foods, Reuters reports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Coca-Cola Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods and the other 300-plus food companies that are members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association will soon lobby the US food safety regulator and Congress for a single federal standard covering oversight and labeling of new genetically modified foods, Reuters reports.</div>

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Do Toxic Chemicals Lurk in Your Lipstick? · Environmental Management & Energy... - 0 views

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A searchable website that allows the public to see which cosmetic products have been reported to contain toxic chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm is now online. Users can search the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) Product Database by product name, company name or chemical ingredient. As of November 2013, about 475 companies had submitted product information on roughly 30,000 products to the California Department of Public Health-run program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A searchable website that allows the public to see which cosmetic products have been reported to contain toxic chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm is now online. Users can search the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) Product Database by product name, company name or chemical ingredient. As of November 2013, about 475 companies had submitted product information on roughly 30,000 products to the California Department of Public Health-run program. </div>

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Boeing sees 'green diesel' in the future of air travel | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Boeing is seeking to help airlines fly the skies in a more environmentally friendly way.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Boeing is seeking to help airlines fly the skies in a more environmentally friendly way. </div>

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REI hits the roof to put a ceiling on data center cooling | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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The amount of energy the outdoor gear store saves through 'free cooling' is enough to power six stores for up to a year

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The amount of energy the outdoor gear store saves through 'free cooling' is enough to power six stores for up to a year</div>

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Ethical fashion brands target mass market | Reuters - 0 views

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Some fashion companies are embracing ethical shopping trends, using greener chemicals and more sustainable production methods. Marketing eco-fashion can be tricky, though: Executives say it's important to avoid finger-wagging and to make sure fashion comes first. "It is primarily about fashion. Being 'green' is in the background," says Olaf Schmidt, organizer of the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some fashion companies are embracing ethical shopping trends, using greener chemicals and more sustainable production methods. Marketing eco-fashion can be tricky, though: Executives say it's important to avoid finger-wagging and to make sure fashion comes first. "It is primarily about fashion. Being 'green' is in the background," says Olaf Schmidt, organizer of the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin</div>

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Wanted: major investors to spend 'clean trillion' on climate | Reuters - 0 views

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Clean-energy investments of up to $1 trillion a year are needed to avoid climate change, and that will require new commitments by major institutional investors, according to a Ceres report. The usual energy investors -- banks and utilities -- won't be able to raise that amount, the report warns.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Clean-energy investments of up to $1 trillion a year are needed to avoid climate change, and that will require new commitments by major institutional investors, according to a Ceres report. The usual energy investors -- banks and utilities -- won't be able to raise that amount, the report warns. </div>

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Toxic Chemicals Found in Kids' Clothes from Disney, Gap, 10 Other Brands · En... - 0 views

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Disney, Burberry, Adidas and other major brands tested positive for hazardous chemicals in their children's clothes and shoes, according to a Greenpeace investigation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Disney, Burberry, Adidas and other major brands tested positive for hazardous chemicals in their children's clothes and shoes, according to a Greenpeace investigation. </div>

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Yahoo Finance Names Disney Company of the Year | Official Disney Blog - 1 views

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ntifying Disney's achievements and milestones throughout the year, Yahoo Finance named The Walt Disney Company as its Company of the Year just last month. The award is based on Yahoo's evaluation of quantitative and subjective standards that cover companies' financial performance, shareholder friendliness, strategic focus and customer loyalty.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ntifying Disney's achievements and milestones throughout the year, Yahoo Finance named The Walt Disney Company as its Company of the Year just last month. The award is based on Yahoo's evaluation of quantitative and subjective standards that cover companies' financial performance, shareholder friendliness, strategic focus and customer loyalty. </div>

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Carbon Market Value to Climb 15% in 2014 · Environmental Management & Energy ... - 0 views

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Global carbon markets' value will rise 15 percent this year to 46 billion euros ($63 billion), Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Global carbon markets' value will rise 15 percent this year to 46 billion euros ($63 billion), Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts. </div>

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Beef Industry Must Expand Digital Marketing to Reach Young Consumers | Beef Marketing/P... - 0 views

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The beef industry is seeking to spread the word about its sustainability efforts, especially to young, eco-conscious diners, experts say. "Our long-term sustainability is predicated on transparency and providing consumers with the information they need to make the decision to purchase beef," says Tom McDonald of JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The beef industry is seeking to spread the word about its sustainability efforts, especially to young, eco-conscious diners, experts say. "Our long-term sustainability is predicated on transparency and providing consumers with the information they need to make the decision to purchase beef," says Tom McDonald of JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding</div>

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EU study predicts clean energy, climate failure by 2050 | EurActiv - 0 views

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Europe is on track to reduce its carbon emissions by 44% by 2050 -- well below the 80% to 95% reduction that experts say is needed to avert catastrophic climate change. That shows the need for long-term planning and more ambitious targets, campaigners say. "This trend shows the nonsense of pursuing only a business-as-usual scenario and underlines the need for coherent long-term policy development," says Adrian Joyce of EuroACE

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Europe is on track to reduce its carbon emissions by 44% by 2050 -- well below the 80% to 95% reduction that experts say is needed to avert catastrophic climate change. That shows the need for long-term planning and more ambitious targets, campaigners say. "This trend shows the nonsense of pursuing only a business-as-usual scenario and underlines the need for coherent long-term policy development," says Adrian Joyce of EuroACE</div>

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Exclusive: Inside McDonald's quest for sustainable beef | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Today, McDonald's announces that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016, the first step on a quest to purchase sustainable beef for all of its burgers worldwide.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Today, McDonald's announces that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016, the first step on a quest to purchase sustainable beef for all of its burgers worldwide.</div>

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Cable TV Box Standards to Cut 5M Tons CO2 Annually · Environmental Management... - 0 views

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Comcast, DirecTV, Cisco, AT&T and other consumer electronics and pay-TV companies, along with the Energy Department and other organizations, have developed standards for cable TV boxes expected to avoid more than 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Comcast, DirecTV, Cisco, AT&T and other consumer electronics and pay-TV companies, along with the Energy Department and other organizations, have developed standards for cable TV boxes expected to avoid more than 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.</div>

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DaVita Reduces Water Use 14%, Smashes Target · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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Dialysis provider DaVita, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners, says it has reduced its water usage by 14 percent per treatment against a 2010 baseline, saving 400 million gallons of water per year due to operational changes and beating its target to reduce water consumption 10 percent per treatment by 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dialysis provider DaVita, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners, says it has reduced its water usage by 14 percent per treatment against a 2010 baseline, saving 400 million gallons of water per year due to operational changes and beating its target to reduce water consumption 10 percent per treatment by 2015.</div>

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Good news on a technology that could revolutionize geothermal energy made waves at the American Geophysical Union meeting last week. Anyone who understands that the world's hunger for energy will push our planet beyond the point of no return without technological solutions will welcome the idea of CO2 plume geothermal power or CPG.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Good news on a technology that could revolutionize geothermal energy made waves at the American Geophysical Union meeting last week. Anyone who understands that the world's hunger for energy will push our planet beyond the point of no return without technological solutions will welcome the idea of CO2 plume geothermal power or CPG.</div>

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Drought Brings Water Rationing · Environmental Management & Energy News · Env... - 0 views

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With December 2013 ending without rainfall, California's driest year on record is hurting crops and cattle and will likely cause more water rationing in 2014.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With December 2013 ending without rainfall, California's driest year on record is hurting crops and cattle and will likely cause more water rationing in 2014.</div>

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UK Brewers Meet 2020 Carbon Target Eight Years Early | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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The UK brewing sector says it has met its 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early, is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency and is making significant progress in reducing excess packaging and waste, as detailed in Brewing Green 2013, a new report published by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The UK brewing sector says it has met its 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early, is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency and is making significant progress in reducing excess packaging and waste, as detailed in Brewing Green 2013, a new report published by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).</div>

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General Mills Drops GMOs in Cheerios · Environmental Management & Energy News... - 0 views

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General Mills has stopped using genetically modified ingredients to make original Cheerios, following a yearlong effort by a consumer activist group to pressure the company to drop GMOs from its iconic breakfast cereal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Mills has stopped using genetically modified ingredients to make original Cheerios, following a yearlong effort by a consumer activist group to pressure the company to drop GMOs from its iconic breakfast cereal.</div>

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Sustainability Ratings Standard Moves Forward · Environmental Management & En... - 0 views

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The Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR) has released the 12 core principles it will use for accrediting sustainability ratings worldwide.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR) has released the 12 core principles it will use for accrediting sustainability ratings worldwide.</div>

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