Cisco's Green Supply Chain Programs Save $3 Million a Year

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:45:30 -0500

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. » read more

Office Depot Ups Standards for Green Book Catalog

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:58:34 -0500

Nov. 26, 2008 - Office Depot has bumped up the environmental performance requirements for products featured in its annual Green Book catalog, including only products that contain at least 30% post consumer and 50% total recycled content.
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New Xerox Toner Could Cut Printer Energy Use 30%

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:56:50 -0500

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.
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Aluminum Association Aims for 75% Recycling Rate

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:28:28 -0500

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.

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. » read more

Inflatable Cooler Liner Could Cut Styrofoam Waste

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:56:48 -0500

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. » read more

Inflatable Cooler Liner Could Cut Styrofoam Waste

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:56:48 -0500

UPS Snaps Up Experimental Zero-Emission Vehicles

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:06:29 -0500

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. » read more

UPS Snaps Up Experimental Zero-Emission Vehicles

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:06:29 -0500

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 British and German delivery fleets early next year. » read more

Packagers Meet Customer Demand for Sustainability

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:56:39 -0500

Nov. 10, 2008 - Packaging suppliers are rejiggering their offerings to satisfy the growing market for greener solutions, according to a new industry benchmarking survey from Packaging Digest.
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Packagers Meet Customer Demand for Sustainability

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:56:39 -0500

Nov. 10, 2008 - Packaging suppliers are rejiggering their offerings to satisfy the growing market for greener solutions, according to a new industry benchmarking survey. » read more