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What makes certain paper products bad and downright ugly. • One ton of recycled paper saves 3,700 pounds of lumber and 24,000 gallons of water. • One ton of recycled paper uses: 64% less energy, 50%...   (Source: www.sustainlane.com)

Choose Biodegradable Plastic to End Oil Dependence & Landfill Growth- There has been much hype surrounding the environmental dangers of plastic, as the non-biodegradable substance contains toxic...   (Source: www.renewable-energy-news.info)

In a new study by London consulting firm Carbon Smart, carbon and sustainability data were found lacking credibility, as well as external verifications and transparency, from many of the UK’s FTSE 350...   (Source: sustainablelifemedia.com)

Plastics surround us. A vital manufacturing ingredient for nearly every existing industry, these materials appear in a high percentage of the products we use every day. Although modern life would be...   (Source: www.chem.info)

Not to long ago the key component to selling a product was marketing and branding, well not anymore. One of the key components now is ingredients. The public is more conscious about their health and...   (Source: greenandcleanmom.org)

Issues related to environmental hazards posed by plastic waste have been assessed by several committees. The problem created by the use of plastics bags is primarily due to shortcomings in the waste...   (Source: www.commodityonline.com)

That fresh clean smell that American's love may be boosting cases of breast cancer in the U.S.-- and possibly even causing breast cancer in young children, let alone their moms. Doctors and...   (Source: www.dailyfinance.com)

A leading biologist says that encouraging the planting of trees can lead to ecological disaster while in some cases the cutting of trees helps preserve the environment. Dr. Bernd Heinrich's recent op...   (Source: http://deadtreeedition.blogspot.com/)

It is important that everyone does their part to protect the environment. It is a great idea and environmentally conscious to separate household garbage and not put everything into one large bag....   (Source: www.itwassoeasy.com)

We all know that having clean hands is one way to prevent seasonal cold and flu viruses, including H1N1 swine flu. But should you wash with soap and water, or coat your hands with disinfecting gel...   (Source: http://www.aolhealth.com)

Forests are being destroyed to make toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels and other disposable paper products. You can help stop this destruction by pressing manufacturers to use recycled content...   (Source: Natural Resources Defense Council)

The power of consumer choice can help transform an entire industry from environmental bad guy to sustainable business. The pulp and paper industry may contribute to more global and local environmental...   (Source: Natural Resources Defense Council)

Office products buyers get savvy about Green sourcing options By Jim Carbone 6/18/2009 Buyers can expect to purchase more office products that are energy efficient, use less paper and are made from...   (Source: purchasing.com)

Using paper towels to dry your hands is far more hygienic than using electric hand dryers which actually increase the amount of bacteria on hands and can spread cross contamination in public washrooms...   (Source: www.cleanlink.com)

While the effects of the economic crisis are far reaching in all of our lives, the financial meltdown provides us the opportunity to rebuild our country with a green thumb. Our environment and our...   (Source: www.starbulletin.com)

(CNN) -- It seems that saving the U.S. economy, and greening America, is going to take a staggering amount of money. The $800 billion-plus economic stimulus bill to revive the ailing U.S. economy has...   (Source: cnn.com)

A recent survey commissioned by certification firm Green Seal and advertising/PR agency EnviroMedia Social Marketing reported that four out five people they surveyed are still buying green products...   (Source: www.icis.com)

Four out of five people say they are still buying green products and services today–which sometimes cost more–even in the midst of a U.S. recession. A new study commissioned by Green Seal and...   (Source: www.ecoficial.com)

COLCHESTER, Vt. - Miss Vermont will be wearing a green dress when she walks out on stage at the Miss America Pageant on Jan. 24. But, Ashley Ruth Wheeler is not talking about the hue of her dress. It...   (Source: msnbc)

My Idea: A simple plan to clean the air, especially in our polluted cities. We already have the technology, and we already have the equipment in place and working. All we need to do is put them...   (Source: change.org)

Pure Green: Makes disinfectant and deodorizer that kills MRSA. I’m sure you’ve seen all the stories regarding athletes and staph infections more technically known as MRSA. Although the information each...   (Source: CNBC)

One of the conundrums for supply chain professionals is how to make operations more environmentally friendly at the same time as maintaining growth. “We must have ongoing GDP growth,” Steve Mulvey,...   (Source: SupplyChainStandard.com)

There's a classic, geeky science joke that "Chemists have all the solutions." That's starting to appear true from an environmental perspective, though it remains to be seen whether those solutions...   (Source: GreenBiz.com)

Projects to redevelop a former California lumber mill, build a solar plant on an old Texas landfill and salvage recyclables from two mothballed textile mills in Alabama are among 16 nationwide to...   (Source: GreenBiz.com)

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed into law an act that will require K–12 schools to establish a green cleaning policy and exclusively purchase and use “environmentally sensitive” cleaning...   (Source: ISSA)

Building service contractors and facility managers throughout North America and Canada embrace green cleaning and operating procedures, and many are now seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and...   (Source: ISSA)

Boston, MA, Mayor Thomas M. Menino signed an executive order today decreeing that city departments must purchase only environmentally friendly cleaning products, hire only cleaning contractors with a...   (Source: ISSA)

With growing media attention, increased consumer awareness, additional regulatory scrutiny and the growing consensus within the scientific community on the link between human activity and climate...   (Source: Supply Chain Management Review)

A February 2008 survey sponsored by DoubleClick found that 60% of US adults who make online purchases say that it is very or extremely important to them that a company is environmentally conscious. ...   (Source: eMarketer)

Including environmentally-conscious information on your website could lead to an increase in sales, as Doubleclick discovers that online shoppers love to buy “green”. It’s not just price and...   (Source: BizReport)

The demands for more environmentally-friendly products have forced manufacturers to rethink their communication strategy and develop products, which will satisfy consumer interest in greener products....   (Source: www.foodproductiondaily.com)

Grocery shelves, hardware stores, card shops, and other retail operations are filled with products and packages announcing environmental features that may influence your purchasing decisions. But when...   (Source: Federal Trade Commission)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received inquiries about infections with antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) among...   (Source: Department of Health and Human Services)

Some ways to make your home more environmentally friendly: • Change the light bulbs. • Install a programmable thermostat. • Seal air leaks. • Use energy-efficient appliances. • Landscape properly. • Recycle...   (Source: Washington Post)