Feed itemsCisco's Green Supply Chain Programs Save $3 Million a Year
Office Depot Ups Standards for Green Book Catalog
New Xerox Toner Could Cut Printer Energy Use 30%
Aluminum Association Aims for 75% Recycling Rate
To achieve its new recycling target, the Aluminum Association says it will work to increase public education, grow the recycling infrastructure, and explore new policy initiatives.
Inflatable Cooler Liner Could Cut Styrofoam Waste
Inflatable Cooler Liner Could Cut Styrofoam Waste
UPS Snaps Up Experimental Zero-Emission Vehicles
UPS Snaps Up Experimental Zero-Emission Vehicles
Packagers Meet Customer Demand for Sustainability
Packagers Meet Customer Demand for Sustainability
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Dec. 1, 2008 - In this sagging economy, every bit counts: Cisco saved over $3 million last year by cutting carbon emissions and waste throughout its global supply chain, according to the company's latest sustainability report.
Nov. 26, 2008 - Office Depot has bumped up the environmental performance requirements for products featured in its annual 
Nov. 24, 2008 - Xerox has unveiled a nanotechnology-based "low melt" toner that it says can cut power consumption from digital printing devices by nearly a third.
Nov. 20, 2008 - The Aluminum Association has launched an industry-wide effort to increase the U.S. recycling rate for used aluminum beverage cans from 54% to 75% by 2015. 
Nov. 13, 2008 - Coldpack, a maker of insulated packaging, has unveiled an inflatable, insulating cooler liner that the company says requires half the raw materials, water, and energy to produce compared to an equivalent styrofoam container.
Nov. 12, 2008 - Following a successful testing phase, UPS has placed orders for 12 custom-built, zero-emission electric vans, slated for deployment in the carrier's German and British delivery fleets early next year.
Nov. 10, 2008 - Packaging suppliers are rejiggering their offerings to satisfy the growing market for greener solutions, according to a new industry benchmarking survey.
