October 2010 News Center
October 29, 2010
Top Retailers Rebuked for BPA Use in Private Label Products
Walmart, Kroger, Supervalu and Safeway receive failing grades for using BPA in their products and for weak or non-existent plans to eliminate the substance from packaged and canned foods and beverages.
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October 29, 2010
Green Shoppers Misunderstand Label Claims
While certain green label terms elude most green shoppers, they perceive these products are higher in quality, according to Mintel.
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October 29, 2010
Starbucks Tests Cup Recycling Program in New York City
The biggest challenge for Starbucks are the 80 percent of cups that leave the stores with customers.
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October 29, 2010
Many Green Product Claims Are Inaccurate and Misleading
More than 95 percent of consumer products make misleading green claims, but overall greenwashing is down versus a year ago, according to new research.
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October 29, 2010
Retailers and Manufacturers Team to Tackle Environmental Issues
A new joint sustainability summit hosted by FMI and GMA in December will focus on the industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
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October 29, 2010
JCPenney: A Quiet and Subtle Eco-Leader
The company’s social responsibility executive is also pleased with strides the overall retail industry is making in the areas of sustainability and social responsibility.
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October 29, 2010
HP, Samsung and Lenovo Rise While Apple Falls in Green Electronics Ranking
The top three producers of green electronics free of hazardous substances such as PVC and brominated flame retardants are Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Philips.
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October 21, 2010
Office Depot and Staples Top Ranked U.S. Green Retailers
Retailers from multiple channels of trade are recognized in Newsweek’s 2010 Green Rankings of both U.S. and global companies.
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October 21, 2010
Walmart Unveils Global Sustainable Agriculture Goals
The world’s largest retailer said it will “sustainably source” agricultural products globally as well as buy more from small and mid-sized farmers.
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October 21, 2010
Safeway Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the second consecutive year, the West Coast grocer is recognized for its leadership on the environment, sustainability, as well as economic and social achievements.
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October 21, 2010
Jewel-Osco Unveils Third Green Chicago Store
The state-of-the art location features a “green” roof with vegetation, LED lighting, water-saving fixtures and recycled construction materials.
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October 21, 2010
Kohl's and Whole Foods Named EPA Green Power Partners of the Year
Kohl’s earns it fourth and Whole Foods earns its third Green Power Leadership Award for their purchase and use of renewable green energy.
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October 21, 2010
Amazon Patents Eco-Friendly Shipping Options
The online retail giant has patented a more environmentally friendly shipping option for customer to choose from, although it is slower and more expensive.
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October 21, 2010
Connecticut Debuts First U.S. Solar-Powered Hydrogen Fueling Station
The hydrogen fuel will generate electrical power without pollution, where the only emission in fuel cell vehicles is water vapor.
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October 21, 2010
Carrefour Dia Opens Eco-Friendly Store
The new outlet in Spain is said to reduced CO2 emissions by 25 percent, a program that will be rolled out systemwide shortly.
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October 14, 2010
Publix to Open First Green-Traditional Hybrid Concept Store Next Week
The new store will feature an expanded selection of health, natural, organic and eco-friendly products and prepared foods -- many of which are branded GreenWise -- in a traditional Publix store setting.
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October 14, 2010
Walmart Converts Plastic Bags into Eco-Friendly Pet Products
With Worldwise, Walmart makes eco-friendly pet products with its recycled trash.
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October 14, 2010
Best Buy, BP and Arco Test Electric Car Charger Services
All three retail retailers plan to offer Blink electric vehicle charging service at various West Coast locations through a partnership with ECOtaity.
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October 14, 2010
Staples Outlines New Sustainability Strategy
The office supply company encourages its top suppliers to move quickly with a “Race to the Top" challenge.
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October 14, 2010
IKEA and Shaw's Install Solar Panels in Stores
Retailers on both coasts continue to expand installation of rooftop solar panels to conserve energy and reduce carbon missions.
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October 14, 2010
Starbucks Remains Committed to Green Store Construction, Despite Costs
tarbucks plans to continue with its eco-conscious store retrofits and upgrades that include many waste- and energy reduction measures such as deploying reused, recycled and locally-sourced materials.
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October 14, 2010
FDA Drops the Gauntlet on Misleading Green Labeling
The measures are intended to stop companies from “greenwashing,” the practice of claiming products are environmentally friendly when they are not.
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October 7, 2010
East Coast Walmart Stores Collect Trash for TerraCycle Production
Walmart and TerraCycle also partner on a trash collection contest that will award five grants to New Jersey public schools that collect the most waste.
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October 7, 2010
Office Depot HQ Receives LEED Gold Certification
The recognition makes the office supply chain one of the first national retailers to have its headquarters building certified.
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October 7, 2010
GNC Implements Conservation Initiatives
The health and nutrition chain focuses on energy usage and paper reduction at headquarters and its company-operated stores.
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October 7, 2010
Lowe's Opens Recycling Centers in U.S. Stores
All-in-one bin makes it easier for customers to recycle everything from rechargeable batteries and cell phones to light bulbs and plastic bags.
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October 7, 2010
KFC Vows to Fully Switch to Sustainable Takeout Packaging by Next Year
The fast feeders also received an award for its new reusable side dish packaging from Packaging World Magazine.
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October 7, 2010
Gap Invites Customers to 'Recycle Your Blues'
The casual clothing retailer supports the denim drive that will recycle the jeans into building and home insulation for donation to communities in need.
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October 7, 2010
New Dominick's Store Saves Energy and Time
Parent company Safeway says new store design will reduce energy costs by 20 percent.
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Whole Foods Market Supports Washington State GMO Labeling Initiative
Ikea's New Jersey Distribution Center Plugs in Solar Energy System
Sainsbury's Reduces Operational Water Consumption by 50 Percent
McDonald's, Starbucks Cited for Packaging Leadership
Online Ordering and Grocery Delivery Greener than Driving to the Store
Guest Columns
Key Themes Emerge at FMI Sustainability Summit
Areas of focus included making the business case for sustainability, leadership development and radical collaboration.
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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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