Looks like we may be getting one step closer to a one-size-fits-all universal cell phone charger –at last.
Yesterday in Geneva, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) gave its okay to a new standard that enables the same charger to be used for all future handsets, regardless of make and model.
Are consumers truly committed to green shopping, or is it just a passing fad?
A fascinating new study from Grail Research deep dives into this question, and the results strongly suggest that “green is here to stay.” (more…)
Still struggling to find the business case for sustainability initiatives at your company?
If so, then you need to keep an eye on a new series of articles, penned by David Bent, that will be published over the next few weeks at GreenBiz.com . (more…)
Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), a non-profit organization that promotes recycling, has announced winners in its “Greener Containers, Packaging and Printed Matter: Today’s Reality, Today’s Opportunities! Recognition Program.”
This year’s awards went to: (more…)
Since 2002, the Procter & Gamble Company has reduced (per unit of production) water consumption by 52%, energy usage by 48%, CO2 emissions by 52%, and waste disposal by 53%.
P&G announced these impressive details today with the release of its 2009 Sustainability Report titled “Designed to Matter.” The 26-page report outlines P&G’s progress in improving the environmental profile of products and operations, while simultaneously, the company has delivered several new, sustainable product innovations. (more…)
