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Restaurants, Manufacturers, Retailers Offer Best Practices in New Guide to Cutting Food Industry Waste | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released an updated guide. The 2015 Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Guide offers practical steps and examples to help food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants cut food waste. More than 30 member companies across the food industry contributed insights and case studies, including The Campbell Soup Company and Sodexo.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released an updated guide. The 2015 Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Guide offers practical steps and examples to help food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants cut food waste. More than 30 member companies across the food industry contributed insights and case studies, including The Campbell Soup Company and Sodexo. </div>

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Albertsons commits to UN's sustainable goal - 0 views

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"We recognize that the well-being of people and the sustainability of our oceans are interdependent," said Buster Houston, director of seafood at Albertsons Cos., in a prepared statement. "As one of the largest U.S. retailers of seafood, we are committed to protecting the world's oceans so they can remain a bountiful natural resource that contributes to global food security, the livelihoods of hard-working fishermen and the global economy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"We recognize that the well-being of people and the sustainability of our oceans are interdependent," said Buster Houston, director of seafood at Albertsons Cos., in a prepared statement. "As one of the largest U.S. retailers of seafood, we are committed to protecting the world's oceans so they can remain a bountiful natural resource that contributes to global food security, the livelihoods of hard-working fishermen and the global economy."</div>

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Albertsons has committed to preventing and reducing marine pollution, working to cut down on ocean acidification, taking better control of overfishing practices and other initiatives under the United Nations' sustainable "Oceans Goal." The retailer has also become part of the Seafood Task Force, which targets unregulated and illegal fishing

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Albertsons has committed to preventing and reducing marine pollution, working to cut down on ocean acidification, taking better control of overfishing practices and other initiatives under the United Nations' sustainable "Oceans Goal." The retailer has also become part of the Seafood Task Force, which targets unregulated and illegal fishing</div>

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3 trends shaping the future of sustainable retail | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Through the process, I gained an insight into the current state of corporate sustainability: how far it's come in this sector, and how far it still needs to go. Here are three themes that emerged.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Through the process, I gained an insight into the current state of corporate sustainability: how far it's come in this sector, and how far it still needs to go. Here are three themes that emerged. </div>

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Waitrose Joins Tesco in Threatening to Can John West Over Broken Tuna Sustainability Pledge | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Waitrose has joined Tesco as the latest UK retailer to take seafood giant John West to task over its fishing practices, threatening to remove its canned tuna from store shelves if it does not follow through on its promise to improve. The decision will pile pressure on the embattled tuna company following last week's announcement by Tesco that John West would be banned if it continued using harmful fishing practices.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Waitrose has joined Tesco as the latest UK retailer to take seafood giant John West to task over its fishing practices, threatening to remove its canned tuna from store shelves if it does not follow through on its promise to improve. The decision will pile pressure on the embattled tuna company following last week's announcement by Tesco that John West would be banned if it continued using harmful fishing practices.</div>

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Surge in Demand for Avocados Fuels Deforestation in Mexico - 0 views

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Once spurned for having too many calories, avocados have spiked in popularity throughout the U.S. and Canada due to their reputation as a "healthy fat" that also doubles as a superfood. But the growing demand, which has led produce brokers and retailers to look beyond California to Mexico. According to an Associated Press investigation, the high prices that avocados can fetch for consumers has led to the deforestation of Mexico's historic pine forests.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Once spurned for having too many calories, avocados have spiked in popularity throughout the U.S. and Canada due to their reputation as a "healthy fat" that also doubles as a superfood. But the growing demand, which has led produce brokers and retailers to look beyond California to Mexico. According to an Associated Press investigation, the high prices that avocados can fetch for consumers has led to the deforestation of Mexico's historic pine forests.</div>

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Patagonia Had $10 Million In Sales On Black Friday And Is Donating Every Cent To Save The Planet | The Huffington Post - 0 views

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Patagonia saw an astounding $10 million in Black Friday sales ― five times its own expectations ― and, as promised, will donate every cent toward helping save the environment. The high-end outdoor apparel and gear retailer announced the record-breaking haul Monday, saying the "enormous love" its customers showed to the planet will benefit hundreds of grassroots environmental organizations around the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Patagonia saw an astounding $10 million in Black Friday sales ― five times its own expectations ― and, as promised, will donate every cent toward helping save the environment. The high-end outdoor apparel and gear retailer announced the record-breaking haul Monday, saying the "enormous love" its customers showed to the planet will benefit hundreds of grassroots environmental organizations around the world.</div>

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How H+M Is Trying To Balance Fast Fashion With Revolutionary Recycling | Co.Exist | ideas + impact - 0 views

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H&M, the second-largest clothing retailer in the world, is working with German textile recycler SOEX Group on a system where previously used fibers would make up the majority of the material they use in clothing manufacturing. H&M's head of sustainability, Anna Gedda, says the company has collected 34,000 pounds of waste since the program began.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M, the second-largest clothing retailer in the world, is working with German textile recycler SOEX Group on a system where previously used fibers would make up the majority of the material they use in clothing manufacturing. H&M's head of sustainability, Anna Gedda, says the company has collected 34,000 pounds of waste since the program began.</div>

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Ikea Group plans €1bn investment in recycling companies and forests | Business | The Guardian - 1 views

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Furniture retailer IKEA sold its development and supply chain division to a group set up by founder Ingvar Kamprad, and it will invest $1.06 billion of the $5.5 billion sale proceeds in forests and recycling ventures, the company said. IKEA owns forests in the Baltic region and Romania, and it uses recyclable packaging.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Furniture retailer IKEA sold its development and supply chain division to a group set up by founder Ingvar Kamprad, and it will invest $1.06 billion of the $5.5 billion sale proceeds in forests and recycling ventures, the company said. IKEA owns forests in the Baltic region and Romania, and it uses recyclable packaging.</div>

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Disney's Moana highlights the brand's Smart-Packaging Initiative | Marketing | Business Review USA - 2 views

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The company became the first within the toy industry to adopt such an 'environmentally friendly' stance towards their packaging, which took approximately six years to develop. Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Associate Director told Toy & Hobby Retailer, "Disney is rising to the challenge by reinventing its long-standing practices to set a new standard across its industry that is not only more sustainable but that will inform what generations of children will expect of packaging and its environmental impact."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The company became the first within the toy industry to adopt such an 'environmentally friendly' stance towards their packaging, which took approximately six years to develop. Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Associate Director told Toy & Hobby Retailer, "Disney is rising to the challenge by reinventing its long-standing practices to set a new standard across its industry that is not only more sustainable but that will inform what generations of children will expect of packaging and its environmental impact."</div>

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Greenpeace Reveals Brands Stumbling on the Catwalk to Toxin-Free Fashion | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Since the "Detox My Fashion" campaign launched in 2011, 76 fashion brands, retailers and suppliers have committed to remove toxic chemicals from their supply chains by 2020, accounting for a combined 15 percent of global textile production. For its 2016 Detox Catwalk, Greenpeace evaluated 19 of the committed fashion and sportswear companies to see which are on track to follow through.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since the "Detox My Fashion" campaign launched in 2011, 76 fashion brands, retailers and suppliers have committed to remove toxic chemicals from their supply chains by 2020, accounting for a combined 15 percent of global textile production. For its 2016 Detox Catwalk, Greenpeace evaluated 19 of the committed fashion and sportswear companies to see which are on track to follow through. </div>

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How REI's Stop-Shopping Campaign Brings in More Shoppers - Bloomberg Business - 0 views

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REI reported a 9.3% jump in sales last year, when it launched a Black Friday campaign encouraging consumers to go outside rather than shop and closed its stores on the major shopping day. The outdoor retailer also grew its co-op membership by 7.3% in 2015, and now boasts more than 6 million members.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">REI reported a 9.3% jump in sales last year, when it launched a Black Friday campaign encouraging consumers to go outside rather than shop and closed its stores on the major shopping day. The outdoor retailer also grew its co-op membership by 7.3% in 2015, and now boasts more than 6 million members.</div>

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Coalition of Conscious Companies Asks EPA to Strengthen Big Rig Emissions Standards | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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A dozen major retailers have joined a push for tougher restrictions on trucking emissions and are asking regulators to push for swifter and steeper reductions in fuel use by the freight sector. The firms, which include General Mills, Ben & Jerry's, Stonyfield Farm, and Patagonia, say stronger standards would help reduce their operating costs and make it easier to pass savings along to consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A dozen major retailers have joined a push for tougher restrictions on trucking emissions and are asking regulators to push for swifter and steeper reductions in fuel use by the freight sector. The firms, which include General Mills, Ben & Jerry's, Stonyfield Farm, and Patagonia, say stronger standards would help reduce their operating costs and make it easier to pass savings along to consumers.</div>

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Wal-Mart Will Switch to All Cage-Free Eggs by 2025 - Bloomberg - 1 views

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Wal-Mart and Sam's Club will switch to 100% cage-free eggs by 2025, with suppliers' compliance to be checked annually by a third-party certifier. The relatively long lead time for the transition will allow the retailers to keep prices down while improving conditions for chickens, officials said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wal-Mart and Sam's Club will switch to 100% cage-free eggs by 2025, with suppliers' compliance to be checked annually by a third-party certifier. The relatively long lead time for the transition will allow the retailers to keep prices down while improving conditions for chickens, officials said.</div>

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Target to Remove Harmful Chemicals from Products, Invest in Green Chemistry | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Retail giant Target has announced its commitment to reducing harmful chemicals from its products and investing in green chemistry with the release of a new chemical strategy that covers its entire value chain, operations and products.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Retail giant Target has announced its commitment to reducing harmful chemicals from its products and investing in green chemistry with the release of a new chemical strategy that covers its entire value chain, operations and products.</div>

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'Greenwashing' Costing Walmart $1 Million - Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Walmart has agreed to pay $1 million to settle greenwashing claims that allege the nation's largest retailer sold plastic products that were misleadingly labeled "biodegradable" or "compostable" in violation of California law.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Walmart has agreed to pay $1 million to settle greenwashing claims that allege the nation's largest retailer sold plastic products that were misleadingly labeled "biodegradable" or "compostable" in violation of California law. </div>

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REI Takes Its Stewardship of the Outdoors to the Next Level: A Net-Zero-Energy Distribution Center - 1 views

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The outdoor gear retailer REI-the nation's largest consumer co-op-not only makes clothes and gear for the outdoors, it also donates millions of dollars each year to support conservation efforts nationwide. But it recently brought its commitment to caring for the long-term health of the outdoors home by looking at the infrastructure that supports its operation-and building a net-zero-energy distribution center.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The outdoor gear retailer REI-the nation's largest consumer co-op-not only makes clothes and gear for the outdoors, it also donates millions of dollars each year to support conservation efforts nationwide. But it recently brought its commitment to caring for the long-term health of the outdoors home by looking at the infrastructure that supports its operation-and building a net-zero-energy distribution center. </div>

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H&M Launches First Products Derived From Garment-Recycling Initiative | Ecouterre - 0 views

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H&M has just closed the loop on itself. The Swedish apparel chain, which in February 2013 became the first retailer to launch a global textile take-back program, is set to debut its inaugural collection of products made from those same recycled fibers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M has just closed the loop on itself. The Swedish apparel chain, which in February 2013 became the first retailer to launch a global textile take-back program, is set to debut its inaugural collection of products made from those same recycled fibers.</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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Outdoor retailer REI is saving 1.8 million KW-h per year after installing energy-efficient cooling systems at its Seattle datacenter. The project reduced energy consumption tied to cooling by 93% and had a payback period of less than 1 year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Outdoor retailer REI is saving 1.8 million KW-h per year after installing energy-efficient cooling systems at its Seattle datacenter. The project reduced energy consumption tied to cooling by 93% and had a payback period of less than 1 year. </div>

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The North Face Releases Global Responsible Down Standard | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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The North Face announced the completion of its Responsible Down Standard (RDS), a tool that will provide a global standard through which the outdoor-gear retailer says any organization can evaluate and certify its full down supply chain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The North Face announced the completion of its Responsible Down Standard (RDS), a tool that will provide a global standard through which the outdoor-gear retailer says any organization can evaluate and certify its full down supply chain.</div>

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State of Green Business: Chemical transparency creates a window of opportunity | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change.

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Restaurants, Manufacturers, Retailers Offer Best Practices in New Guide to Cutting Food Industry Waste | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Waitrose Joins Tesco in Threatening to Can John West Over Broken Tuna Sustainability Pledge | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Ikea Group plans €1bn investment in recycling companies and forests | Business | The Guardian - 1 views

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