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Top Story Dole Bananas Go Carbon Neutral Dole has partnered with the Costa Rican government on a project aimed at establishing a carbon neutral product supply chain for bananas and pineapples, from their production in Costa Rica to the markets in North America and Europe. (Press Release) Read more... This Week's Climate Stories New Fleet of Eco-Painted U-Haul Trucks Takes to U.S. Highways U-Haul and Ford Motor Company have unveiled a new fleet of vehicles painted with Ford's environmentally responsible paint technology, which both cuts production costs and reduces greenhouse gases emissions by 15%. (Press Release) Read more... ______________________________________________ Registration Now Open for Sustainable Brands ‘07 Build a more environmentally and socially sound brand story. Learn how from the experience of top brand building experts. Network with peers from around the country, with New Orleans as a backdrop. Discounts apply through August 31! Learn more here!. ______________________________________________ Avis Reports 4% Drop in Emissions from Rental Fleet The company says emissions have fallen by nearly 4% to an average of 157g/km per car between 2005 and 2007 — well below the average of 167.2 g/km for new vehicles sold in 2006. (Motoring News) Read more... Corporate Climate Change Reporting Still Falls Short Even companies with a good reputation for sustainability reporting are failing to report adequately on their impact on climate change, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Meanwhile, a separate reporting survey found that while many companies highlight new business opportunities created by climate change, they tend to shy away from risks associated with global warming. (For an 11-step guide to climate reporting, click here.) Forward This Newsletter! Did You Know? You don't have to wait till next week to get the latest news from SLM. Sign up now for our RSS feed delivering daily headlines on a range of business topics, from Smart Eco-Strategies to Sustainable Brands to Greener IT. Salon Tour Update Andrew's Eco-Advantage Salon Tour is coming to a city near you. Watch here for information on our next locations, dates, and participants. Denver and Portland are next up. Save the date! Denver: Aug. 22, Oxford Hotel Portland: Aug. 23, DoubleTree Lloyd Center Program Find Peers and Partners If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. Solution Providers

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