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Is the Jewelry Industry Doing Enough to Confront Water Pollution?

Sep 01, 2011 No Comments by

In my latest article in The Guardian Sustainable Business, I discuss the jewelry and precious metals industries’ work to address the issues resulting from water contamination.

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Local Solutions for a Global Water Crisis

Aug 23, 2011 3 Comments by

Andy Wales from SABMiller discusses how water serves as one of the purest examples of the alignment of business and environmental priorities.

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Iguazú, Where the World Beautifully Ends

Aug 21, 2011 1 Comment by

If there is one spot that reminds you how incredible our planet really is, it is Iguazú Falls, the 2.7 kilometer series of 275 waterfalls that straddle the borders between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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Walmart’s Acres for America Program Goes Urban

Aug 17, 2011 1 Comment by

It is estimated that America loses 3 million acres of open space every year. That’s 3 million acres of forests, streams, grasslands, coast lines and other critical wildlife habitats disappearing annually. Walmart created Acres for America in 2005 to work on this issue.

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The Water Footprint of Beer: Latest on The Guardian

Aug 16, 2011 No Comments by

Few things end the day better than a cold glass of beer on the porch or in the pub, but the world’s favorite beverage has a massive water footprint. On my latest article on The Guardian Sustainable Business Water Hub, I discuss various brewing companies’ water stewardship initiatives. Water efficiency will be critical for companies [...]

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Molson Coors Slashes Water Use 5% in One Year

Aug 15, 2011 2 Comments by

Beer giant Miller Coors’ water consumption dropped 5 percent between 2009 and 2010. The company’s water to beer ratio now stands at 4.4:1.

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Parkman Triangle on Time.com

Jul 31, 2011 No Comments by

Parkman Triangle, our example of how urban acupuncture can work, received a mention yesterday in the online edition of Time Magazine. With only four “pocket parks” mentioned, those of us who worked on this park in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles are happy for the exposure.

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Water Stewardship = ROI: Latest on The Guardian

Jul 19, 2011 No Comments by

Water is the new carbon, as I state in my latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business. While many companies have tackled issues related to energy, I argue that water should be on companies’ radar.

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Water Efficiency Highlight of MillerCoors Sustainable Development Report

Jul 14, 2011 No Comments by

This week, MillerCoors, part of the SABMiller family, released its corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, which discusses how water efficiency is a huge focus for the beer brewing company’s long term sustainability and strategy agendas.

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Ford, the Water Efficient Company

Jul 11, 2011 5 Comments by

Last week, Ford Motor Company released its 2010 Sustainability Report. The report explains how Ford’s long-term sustainability strategy centers on climate change, water stewardship, and leveraging its supply chain to make a positive impact on people and the planet.

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