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The App That Will Make Sustainable Energy Cool - 0 views

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The app is designed to inspire, empower and motivate a generation of global citizens to take positive action around the world
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Adriana Trujillo on 05 Oct 13

When you ask kids about their favorite things, sustainable energy probably doesn't top the list. But a new movement and mobile platform called mPowering Action might change that.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When you ask kids about their favorite things, sustainable energy probably doesn't top the list. But a new movement and mobile platform called mPowering Action might change that.</div>

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Clariant Releases Paraben-Free Alternative to Cosmetics Preservatives | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Swiss chemical giant Clariant today announced the launch of Nipaguard® Zero - a powerful line of optimized preservative blends for cosmetics that contain no parabens, yet deliver a comparable performance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Swiss chemical giant Clariant today announced the launch of Nipaguard® Zero - a powerful line of optimized preservative blends for cosmetics that contain no parabens, yet deliver a comparable performance.</div>

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HP steps up to ask suppliers to slash emissions | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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HP became the first high-tech company to set specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals across its suppliers and business partners and an aggressive one at that: 20 percent by 2020, compared with 2010 levels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">HP became the first high-tech company to set specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals across its suppliers and business partners and an aggressive one at that: 20 percent by 2020, compared with 2010 levels.</div>

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California's green chemistry law goes into effect | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Starting Oct. 1, California's Safer Consumer Products law (also called the Green Chemistry Initiative) goes into effect, with the goal of making hundreds of commonplace consumer items safer -- from shampoos and cosmetics to cleaning supplies and food packaging.
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Adriana Trujillo on 04 Oct 13

Starting Oct. 1, California's Safer Consumer Products law (also called the Green Chemistry Initiative) goes into effect, with the goal of making hundreds of commonplace consumer items safer -- from shampoos and cosmetics to cleaning supplies and food packaging.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Starting Oct. 1, California's Safer Consumer Products law (also called the Green Chemistry Initiative) goes into effect, with the goal of making hundreds of commonplace consumer items safer -- from shampoos and cosmetics to cleaning supplies and food packaging. </div>

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Why Sprint turned to biomimicry for packaging design | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Fisher Releases Paper Industry's First Carbon Emissions Database · Environmen... - 0 views

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Fisher International has developed what it says is the paper industry's first carbon emission database and benchmarking resource.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fisher International has developed what it says is the paper industry's first carbon emission database and benchmarking resource. </div>

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General Mills commits to sustainable sourcing of half its raw materials by 2020 | Suppl... - 0 views

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Cereals business General Mills has committed to sustainably source 100% of its top ten priority ingredients by 2020. And these ingredients represent 50% of the company's total raw material purchases.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cereals business General Mills has committed to sustainably source 100% of its top ten priority ingredients by 2020. And these ingredients represent 50% of the company's total raw material purchases. </div>

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Disney to up the ante on carbon offsets | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Walt Disney Company will expand its already substantial voluntary offset purchasing program to account for indirect emissions generated by its operations

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Walt Disney Company will expand its already substantial voluntary offset purchasing program to account for indirect emissions generated by its operations</div>

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Can McDonald's mainstream sustainability? | Guardian Sustainable Business | theguardian... - 0 views

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In a bid to appeal to eco-conscious consumers, McDonald's will start selling Rainforest Alliance-certified espresso and Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish sandwiches. "We feel there's a tipping point coming. We see the consumer starting to care. Consumer expectations are rising," explains Bob Langert, vice president of sustainability for McDonald's

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a bid to appeal to eco-conscious consumers, McDonald's will start selling Rainforest Alliance-certified espresso and Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish sandwiches. "We feel there's a tipping point coming. We see the consumer starting to care. Consumer expectations are rising," explains Bob Langert, vice president of sustainability for McDonald's</div>

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Researchers recycle plastic bags into carbon nanotubes - Tech News and Analysis - 0 views

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Australian researchers say they have found a way to recycle plastic shopping bags into high-tech carbon nanotubes. That might reduce manufacturing costs in such fields as electronics, medicine and energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Australian researchers say they have found a way to recycle plastic shopping bags into high-tech carbon nanotubes. That might reduce manufacturing costs in such fields as electronics, medicine and energy.</div>

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General Mills' Big Sustainable Sourcing Commitment - 0 views

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General Mills will obtain 100% of its 10 most-used ingredients from sustainable sources by 2020, setting a green goal for more than half of the company's total raw-material purchases. "General Mills is committed to creating long-term value for our business, and our society," says CEO Ken Powell

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Mills will obtain 100% of its 10 most-used ingredients from sustainable sources by 2020, setting a green goal for more than half of the company's total raw-material purchases. "General Mills is committed to creating long-term value for our business, and our society," says CEO Ken Powell</div>

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Why Patagonia Wants to Sell You Ratty Old Swim Trunks - Businessweek - 0 views

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Business has been booming for Patagonia ever since it started asking its customers to buy fewer of its products and to repair or recycle existing garments. Now, the company is selling used items at several of its stores. Bloomberg Businessweek

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Business has been booming for Patagonia ever since it started asking its customers to buy fewer of its products and to repair or recycle existing garments. Now, the company is selling used items at several of its stores. Bloomberg Businessweek </div>

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Columbia Green gets ringing endorsement from SBA chief | Sustainable Business Oregon - 0 views

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A company that manufactures green-roof materials in Portland, Ore., has earned recognition for exporting. The award came from the federal Small Business Administration.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A company that manufactures green-roof materials in Portland, Ore., has earned recognition for exporting. The award came from the federal Small Business Administration. </div>

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