September 2010 News Center
September 30, 2010
Walmart and H&M Pledge to Clean Up Textile Supply Chains
With the help of the National Resource Defense Council, the two retailers will help their suppliers implement practices to reduce water, energy and chemical use in textile dyeing and finishing.
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September 30, 2010
Supervalu Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce Emissions
The grocer aims for a 10 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012.
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September 30, 2010
P&G Eyes 100 Percent Sustainable Packaging, Zero CO2 Emissions
The company unveiled its new long-term sustainability vision, outlining specific 2020 goals.
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September 30, 2010
Facilitating the Use of Recycled Content in Packaging
A report form the Sustainable Packaging Coalition provides guidelines for increasing post consumer recycled content in plastic packaging and identifies how to overcoming technical challenges.
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September 30, 2010
GfK: Americans Lead the World in Environmental Skepticism
American consumers are also skeptical about the cost and efficacy of green products and their impact on the environment.
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September 30, 2010
RILA Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference a Success
Retail speakers included executives from Walmart, Best Buy and Patagonia, as well as numerous manufacturers and supply chain partners focused on sustainability and compliance issues.
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September 30, 2010
U.K. Retailers Cut Waste to Landfills in Half, Reduce Emissions
The 22 U.K. retailers participating in the Better Retailing Climate initiative also reduced carbon dioxide emissions by18 percent each, according to a new progress report.
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September 20, 2010
Walmart Plans Increased Use of Renewable Solar Energy
Thin film solar technology, which is lighter and has a smaller environmental impact than traditional solar panels, will be used in 20 to 30 additional California and Arizona sites.
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September 20, 2010
Fuel Cells Energy Use on the Rise in Retail
Fuel Cells 2000’s new report indicates fuel cells energy usage is on the rise in retail, as well as among manufacturers and other key business sectors.
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September 20, 2010
Whole Foods Helps Shoppers Make Sustainable Seafood Choices
In partnership with Monterey Bay Aquarium and Blue Ocean Institute, the grocer launches a science-based sustainability color-coded rating system.
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September 20, 2010
SEARS Joins EPA's WasteWise Recycling Initiative
The retailer pledges to continue to establish new waste-prevention activities, expand or improve its recycling efforts, and purchase and/or manufacturer products with recycled content.
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September 20, 2010
Publix Reduces Bag Usage by 1 Billion in Three Years
The grocer’s in-house printing services department also received Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative for its paper and packaging management processes.
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September 20, 2010
Fresh & Easy Opens First Store With CO2 Refrigeration System
The milestone usage of the naturally occurring refrigerant earns the chain its first EPA GreenChill certification, which less than 40 of the nation’s grocery stores have attained.
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September 20, 2010
eBay Gives Away Reusable Shipping Boxes to Sellers
Made of 100 percent recycled materials and requiring minimal taping, the eBay Box comes in three sizes and is slated to be tested by sellers in October.
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September 20, 2010
Kohl's Activates Its 100th Solar Location
The retailer now plans to expand the solar energy program to its Pennsylvania stores, which will be completed in March 2011.
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September 20, 2010
Jean Coutu Opens Its First Green Store
The Canadian pharmacy chain invested $4 million developing its first green store in Beloeil.
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September 20, 2010
Lowe's Expands Energy Center
After a successful test in California stores, Lowe’s plans to expand the Energy Center one-stop shopping concept nationwide.
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September 20, 2010
Kum & Go to Build its Fourth LEED Store
As one of the first convenience store chains to focus on environmental store construction, Kum & Go’s new store features skylights, and energy-efficient refrigeration and lighting.
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September 14, 2010
Whole Foods Expands Green Packaging, Beginning With Private Label
The new sustainable packaging guidelines apply to all body care and supplement vendors, and the grocer leads with new recycled containers for its own store brands.
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Guest Columns
Key Themes Emerge at FMI Sustainability Summit
Areas of focus included making the business case for sustainability, leadership development and radical collaboration.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
What's Your Sustainability Elevator Speech?
A new FMI toolkit offers concise, customizable strategic language to help executives effectively articulate the business case for sustainability in less than 60 seconds.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
On a Mission to Reduce Food Waste
FMI, GMA and the National Restaurant Association are developing an aggressive strategy that will direct more edible food to the hungry and waste away from landfills.
Source: Food Marketing Institute
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