Archives for Air – land – quality of life
UK Grocer Waitrose to Halve Packaging Waste by 2016
The UK supermarket chain Waitrose has promised to reduce its packaging to half of its 2005 levels by 2016.
More Brands Dump Sustainable Forest Initiative’s Paper Certification Program
On Wednesday ForestEthics announced more major brands have moved away from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) paper products certification program.
Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Reach for Africa’s Future
The Cape of Good Hope and nearby Cape Point have been part of the world’s folklore for centuries and are worth a visit while in Cape Town.
Doomed Wildlife Pushes Companies to Boost CSR Efforts in Africa
We need to pressure multinational companies investing in Africa to ensure there is plenty of land, and protection, for the continent’s wildlife and people.
Video: Levi’s EKOCYCLE Jeans Contains 29% Plastic
In recent years Levi's has been a trailblazer on sustainability efforts and sustainable design. And now its EKOCYCLE jeans are made of almost 30% plastic.
In One Picture: the San Joaquin Valley’s Beauty
I love live blogging from a train!
I am currently on my way to San Francisco via Amtrak rail, and as the sun rose this early morning, I could not be helped by the San Joaquin Valley's subtle beauty. Much of ...
Zelenkovac, the Bosnian Peace Village
Zelenkovac is an eco-tourist village in the Bosnian mountains, not far from Banja Luka, hosting artists and travelers from all over the world.
The Boredom With Celebrities and Overnight Millionaires Lecturing Us to Be “Sustainable”
In my recent article for Sustainable Brands, I discuss the mundane rambling of dot-com millionaires and celebrities who teach us how to be “sustainable.”
3 Great Open Loop Recycling Projects
Got open loop recycling? We hear about companies developing closed loop recycling systems, many sustainability professionals consider to be the holy grail of turning trash into treasure. But open loop recycling - also known as downcycling - is still going strong and ...
Poverty Solutions: What Can Businesses Do?
So how can business work on poverty solutions with NGOs, local governments and even directly with the world’s poorest citizens?
How Child Survival India Helps the Poor in Delhi Help Themselves
Among Child Survival India's programs include initiatives to combat postpartum deaths and encourage women to give birth at hospitals. Deepa Bajaj explains.
Recyclebank, Coors Partners on New Aluminum Recycling Program
Recyclebank and the Coors Brewing Company have launched an online awareness campaign that seeks to educate consumers even more about aluminum recycling.