Items Tagged with "Research"
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Fuel Cells Energy Use on the Rise in Retail
More than 11 retailers are among the 38 companies saving energy costs and reducing carbon emissions by using fuel cell technology, according to a new report by Fuel Cells 2000.“The Business Case for Fuel Cells: Why Top Companies Are Purchasing Fuel Cells Today,” profiles how various reta
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U.K. Retailers Cut Waste to Landfills in Half, Reduce Emissions
Retailers in the U.K. participating in the Better Retailing Climate initiative now send less than a quarter of their waste to landfills, down from 48 percent five years ago, according to the groups 2010 progress report.These companies – including retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s
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GfK: Americans Lead the World in Environmental Skepticism
... report from GfK Roper Consulting, a division of GfK Custom Research North America.This ranks the U.S. 24th out of 25markets around the world. The GfK report, which examines the green habits of 36,000 consumers in 25 countries worldwide, found that American consumers are also skeptical about the cos
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Study: BPA Levels in U.S. Foods Considerably Less than What is Safe
...sexual dysfunction in exposed workers,” the researchers stated.The levels were lower than the ...sociated with exposure to BPA at lower doses, but researchers noted that further research is needed ...t lower doses, but researchers noted that further research is needed “to determine BPA levels
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Study: Packaging Industry More Knowledgeable and Focused on Sustainability
The packaging industry has developed deeper knowledge of environmental issues and is focusing more on sustainable materials and design choices, according to a new study.Nearly two-thirds of respondents said sustainable design has become an important factor in packaging decisions, according to the fo
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Green Consumers Skeptical of 'Natural' Product Labeling
Eco-consumers are as committed as ever to shopping organic in 2011, but they don’t trust natural product labeling, according to a survey by Mambo Sprouts Marketing, a leader in natural and organic product marketing and promotions.The company surveyed the organic buying habits of 1,000 natural
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Consumers Want One Universal Score for Green Products
...ustainable product buying decisions, according to research conducted by Ryan Partnership Chicago and...green, according to the white paper outlining the research findings titled, “One Green Score f...e would influence their brand purchase decisions. Research findings indicate just how strong the dem
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RILA to Unveil New Research at Sustainability Conference
...ders Association (RILA) has conducted a series of research projects relating to the retail industry&... and identify current and future trends.The first research project was to understand and develop way...le energy and recycling in shopping centers. This research began on June 9 with a meeting among 13 l
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Research Identifies Retail Sustainability Leadership and Innovation
...r leadership in developing this important piece of industry research.-- John Failla for Green Retail Decisions
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MIT-Staples Study: Electric Trucks Cost 9 to 12 Percent Less to Operate
...;Using that Staples and ISO New England data, the researchers modeled the costs for a fleet of 250 d...ruck] again.”Based on the Staples data, the researchers modeled what would happen if the truck...everal American cities.Vehicle-to-Grid SystemsThe researchers also looked at what would happen if th
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Price, Performance and Credibility Remain Barriers to Sustainable Product Purchasing
Consumers are rethinking consumption with sustainability in mind, according to a new study by The Regeneration RoadmapTwo-thirds of consumers in six countries say that “as a society, we need to consume a lot less to improve the environment for future generations,” (66 percent) and that t
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Study Cites 125 Grocers Using Secondary, Cascade and Transcritical Refrigeration Systems in North America
...ial,” said Nina Masson, shecco’s head of market research. “As business choices have become harder, this guide puts forward evidence that natural refrigerants are viable options for a growing share of applications, but also draws attention to the challenges lying ahead.In Canada, mo
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