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February 22, 2008 Greener Products, Smarter Supply Chains Home | Climate News & Ideas | Connections | Events | About

Philips' Green Product Sales Spike 33% in 2007 Royal Philips Electronics is reporting a 33% increase in demand for its green products in 2007, totaling 5.3 billion Euro in sales. Philips' Green Products portfolio, which includes medical equipment, consumer electronics, and household and personal care goods, focuses on environmental performance. Read more... Also This Week... PC World Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency by Sharing Trucks Graham Wilkie, supply chain director at U.K. electronics retailer PC World, says smarter supply chains are the key to success in a business where products on store shelves are quickly replaced by new and upgraded versions. One way to boost efficiency - from both a logistical and environmental standpoint - is to share supply routes with corporate partners, he says. Read more... U.S. Postal Service Approves Reusable Envelopes The U.S. Postal Service has approved the first reusable envelopes for use in the U.S. mail. Called ecoEnvelopes, the enclosures are being marketed as a way for direct mailers to use a single envelope for bulk mailings that require a reply. Read more... Sony, Other Top Companies to Pressure Suppliers on Emissions Reduction Sony is leading a dozen high-profile corporations, including HP, Nokia, and Nike, in calls for global business to take more of a leadership role in combating climate change. The so-called Tokyo Declaration, signed at the Climate Savers summit co-hosted by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Sony in Tokyo last week, targets a 50% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more... More Sustainable Sourcing News & Tools... We want to hear from you! Post your comments or questions below any SLM news story and we'll feature the best of them here. Forward to a Friend! Embracing Complexity in the Supply Chain Global trends - such as the move toward "green" - are pushing supply chain complexity to new heights. Thanks to IT advances, the agility that is so critical to business success is more attainable than ever, says John Sookias, director at supply chain management firm Syncron. (Supply Chain Standard) Read more... SB'08 Plans Taking Shape! A flurry of activity is taking place behind the scenes as plans take shape for SB'08, June 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency, Monterey. Check in for a sneak peek, and save money by registering today! Find Peers and Partners If you haven't already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. Advertise on SLM! Become a Sustainable Life Media advertiser or sponsor and reach thousands of business leaders looking for product or service solutions to help them build their sustainability story. Click here to learn more. Have a story you want told? Send it to us! Solution Providers

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