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Greenpeace International exposes the toxic waste dumping into the water supplies in China from some of the world's largest manufacturing plants. This toxic waste are cancer causing and are a big concern for companies. This report has reprimanded companies that now pledge to "come clean" and fix their manufacturing

Ecouterre is a website that promotes about eco friendly fashion, designers, and technology. The idea is to inform the public about the advances being made in sustainable fashion. There has also been a new certificate developed that encourages fashion brands and retailers to recycle waste and become more sustainable. Consumers are able to use the certificate to see how their purchase is directly impacting the environment. I think this certificate is such a great idea. Being able to directly see how one's purchase is affecting the environment will definitely encourage more people to shop at retailers that utilize the certificate. 

The small country of Sweden is collecting trash and putting it to good use (and is getting paid to do so)! The article reads that the country is creating energy for around 250,000 homes. Hopefully this will keep waste out of places it doesn't belong (like the ocean). However this does pose the question of how many toxins from the trash will be released into the air?

The toxin question is a good one and how much CO2?

This article go into detail on the most sustainable sports stadiums in the world. It includes the 2012 Olympic Stadium and the New Meadowlands stadium in New York. When building the new Meadowlands Stadium their plans were to, "reduce air pollution, conserve energy and water, improve waste management and reduce the environmental impact on construction."

Creating denim using old recycled bottles! Really awesome idea, and a great new advancement in sustainability and fashion

Isn't fleece basically recycled bottles? Good idea for Levi's. .