October 2011 News Center
October 27, 2011
Hannaford Tests Electric-Powered Refrigerator Trucks
Fifteen refrigerated trailers will use the more energy efficient technology at the grocer’s distribution center in Schodack, N.Y.
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October 27, 2011
Wegmans Debuts Prized Mediterranean Fish Sustainably Raised in the U.S.
Bronzini and orata, raised on a New York farm inside a completely enclosed ecosystem, are available at Wegmans’ stores within 24 hours of harvest.
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October 27, 2011
Tesco Named Top U.K. Climate Change Business
The recognition comes one month after the U.K. grocer was awarded top retailer globally for the second consecutive year.
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October 27, 2011
North America's Wind Power Capacity to Double in Six Years
Approximately $820 billion will be invested globally in wind turbines over the next six years, with 10 percent expected to be North America’s share.
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October 27, 2011
Global Sustainable Packaging Market to Grow 14 Percent Annually
The steady growth is expected to continue because of the emergence of new innovative packaging concepts and myriad new regulations.
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October 20, 2011
Office Depot Sole Retailer to Make U.S. Top 15 Newsweek Green Rankings
On a global level, Walmart de Mexico is the only retailer to make the top 15 Green Rankings, flanked by an array of technology companies and financial institutions.
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October 20, 2011
REI, Costco Among Companies to Use New Voluntary Recycling Labels
The new labeling system developed by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition is modeled after a U.K. program that is used by more than 100 companies.
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October 20, 2011
Target Pledges To Sell Only Sustainable Seafood
The discount retailer said it is committed to selling only sustainable seafood and set new goals for store brands as well.
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October 20, 2011
Ikea Opens Two EV Charging Stations at Oregon Store
The home furnishings retailer plugs in its first EV charging stations at a U.S. store, with more to come in four other states.
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October 20, 2011
Sustainable Living Home Improvement Retailer Opens Its First Store
TreeHouse to offer Texas homeowners a new approach to sustainable and healthy living.
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October 20, 2011
U.K.'s Co-operative to Certify All Palm Oil It Uses
The grocer is purchasing accredited GreenPalm certificates from a co-operative of smallholders who are producing sustainable and accredited palm oil.
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October 20, 2011
Waitrose Drives U.K Roll Out EV Charging Stations
Waitrose will be installing 7kW fast charge units, which can add an additional 30-mile range to the vehicle within half an hour.
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October 13, 2011
Office Depot Leads Energy Star Building Competition at Midpoint
In the retail category, the office supply company holds the top three slots in the contest, posting average energy savings of $5,700 per store.
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October 13, 2011
Sainsbury's Unveils $1.6 Billion Sustainability Plan
The new plan specifies 20 sustainability targets the company plans to achieve by 2020.
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October 13, 2011
Food Lion Receives LEED Silver Certification for Two Stores
Store features include LED lighting, low-flow and sensor-activated water, and enhanced air quality using low-toxicity materials.
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October 13, 2011
Walgreens Opens First Orlando EV Charging Station
The drug store chain will help build Orlando’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure with eight stations expected by the end of the month.
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October 13, 2011
Staples Joins GreenBlue's New Forest Products Working Group
The cross-industry collaboration of leading companies is committed to create innovative solutions for the sustainability of forest products.
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October 13, 2011
Home Depot, Lowe's Win EPA WaterSense Awards
WaterSense labeled products have helped consumers save 125 billion gallons of water and $2 billion in water and energy bills.
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October 6, 2011
Kohl's Earns LEED Gold Precertification for Prototypes and Existing Stores
The retailer aims to have 300 total LEED certifications by the end of next year and more than 500 by 2015.
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October 6, 2011
10 Retailers Make the CSR Index Top 50
Publix tops the list, keeping company with Google and UPS, which are ranked second and third.
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October 6, 2011
American Eagle Outfitters Joins Denim Recycling Program
The recycled denim will be converted into UltraTouch Denim Insulation that will be donated to communities in need.
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October 6, 2011
Safeway's Seafood Program Featured in Academy of Sciences Exhibit
The grocer is featured for its industry-leading seafood sourcing initiative, which sets strict requirements for protecting rivers, lakes and oceans.
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October 6, 2011
Research: Consumers Demand Greater Corporate Responsibility
Today’s activist consumers often boycotted companies and brands they deem irresponsible.
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October 6, 2011
Marks & Spencer Uses New Tool to Evaluate Packaging
The PIQET software tool evaluates packaging based on materials, water and electricity used, as well as manufacturing, transportation and disposal.
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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.
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