Archive for Top Stories of 2012

Want Increased Recycling? Bottling Companies Pass the Buck to Government

Aug 16, 2011 No Comments by

As You Sow, a corporate accountability and corporate social responsibility advocacy group, recently released its third beverage container recycling scorecard report. The results are not encouraging.

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In Italy, Rebel Broccoli and Flash Mobs Are Cleaning Up And Inspiring

Aug 15, 2011 7 Comments by

After years of a festering trash problem, Napolitanos are taking action and are cleaning up their city, making it even more beautiful in the process.

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Saving Beirut’s Heritage Wins Artist an Award in New York

Aug 14, 2011 7 Comments by

I recently received a very kind note from the husband of Benedicte de Blavous Moubarak, who salvages iron and other materials from other Beirut homes while offering economic opportunity to residents who need it the most.

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Survival Biscuits, 47 Years Later

Aug 12, 2011 1 Comment by

The Civil Defense, All Purpose, can of Survival Biscuits promised a minimum of 89 biscuits per pound with a minimum 1513 per can. The 17 pound beast was a beauty and boasted resilience, strength, and calories.

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Is It Time For the Media to Hold Up a Mirror?

Aug 02, 2011 No Comments by

Media outlets are quick to comment on what is happening on the world around them – including in other media companies – but when it comes to reflection they can be found lacking. The events of the past month have been a case in point.

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Domino’s Broadcasts Good, Bad, and Ugly Customer Comments Above Time Square

Jul 27, 2011 No Comments by

As of Monday, Domino’s customers can tweet or submit their feedback via Domino’s Time Square Tracker, taking stakeholder engagement to a new level.

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GreenGoPost.com Adds Two More Writers to Our Team

Jul 15, 2011 2 Comments by

We are excited to report that with GreenGoPost.com’s growth and reach, we have added two new contributing writers. They will help me deal with all the great stories out there, and I am excited to have them on board.

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The CSR Quarterly Is Out!

Jul 14, 2011 1 Comment by

Instead of a Twitter newspaper or another article, I decided to do a short video on the highlights of Spring 2011 in the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

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