Can Swipe Cards Help Reduce Food Waste?

Jan 29, 2012 No Comments by

My latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business once again covers the innovation occurring in South Korea to combat food waste.

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What if Your Town Mandated 34 Different Recycling Bins?

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

Kamikatsu, a small town home about 2000 people in rural Shikoku, Japan, is a true zero waste community. I feature the town’s recycling efforts in Earth911.com.

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The New GM: New Fuels, Less Waste, More Involvement with Detroit

Jan 13, 2012 No Comments by

GM has turned a corner, and the company is improving its performance at many levels from water stewardship, its supply chain management and overall design process.

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Paying for Food Waste in Korea

Jan 04, 2012 No Comments by

My latest article in Earth911 shares the progress Korea has made on food waste disposal. RFID technology will hold consumers more accountable for their garbage.

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Mexico City’s Largest Landfill Closes, Creating Jobs & Energy

Jan 04, 2012 No Comments by

Mity last month shut down its Bordo Poniente landfill, the huge largest garbage collection site that over time became a 927 acre heap of trash.

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For Retailers, the Little Things Cause Big Packaging Headaches

Dec 22, 2011 No Comments by

In my latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business, I share the journey REI has traveled in eliminating more waste from their products’ packaging. Little things add up big time.

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Don’t Waste Garbage; Sell It!

Dec 09, 2011 No Comments by

With this week’s 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II, one thing to remember is how recycling and conservation were part of the war effort.

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In Naples, Flash Mobs Will Gift Wrap Waste to Teach About Recycling

Dec 02, 2011 1 Comment by

Fairly soon, Friarielli Ribelli will take a playful and cheeky tone to capture the holiday spirit and teach locals in Naples about waste diversion and recycling.

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RFID Technology Offers Sustainability Opportunities in Korea and Beyond

Nov 29, 2011 3 Comments by

A visit to a RFID trade show in Korea gave a lesson on how RFID can play a role in reducing waste and encouraging more sustainable business practices. SK Group is leading the way here.

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Electronic Waste Refining is Big Business

Nov 29, 2011 No Comments by

Electronic waste disposal can be lucrative. Entrepreneur Privahini Bradoo, who cofounded BioMine, believes that e-waste is too valuable a resource to dispose or export.

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Guilty Pleasure in Seoul Subway Stations Now More Sustainable

Nov 14, 2011 No Comments by

For most commuters, Seoul’s vending machine coffee is a sign of the old days of rail before Koreans became enamored with espressos and lattes. But at least now those pesky cups are recycled.

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Panasonic’s Green 2018 Goals

Nov 08, 2011 3 Comments by

Panasonic’s goal is to be the world’s number one green innovation company in the electronics industry. To that end, the environment will be the locus of the company’s business activities and will bring forth innovation.

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