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May 11, 2007 Sustainable Sourcing News What's Happening in the Green Products Market Home | News & Ideas | Connections | Events | About

The eco-friendly business products market is booming, and one of the quickest ways you can become a more sustainable organization is by choosing greener products when you purchase. Of course price and performance are still important too, but in many cases, taking a look at the lifetime cost of the products you buy yields a different view than at first glance. In this newsletter, find tips on greening your purchasing, plus the latest news on greener business products and solutions to hit the market. ~SLM Team INTERVIEW: Jack Rizzo of ProLogis As managing director of construction for ProLogis, the world’s largest distribution and warehouse developer, Rizzo says greening the supply chain is a competitive must. (CoStar Group) Read more... Wal-Mart Cuts Mercury in CFL Bulbs The world's largest retailer, part of a coalition pushing compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs as an alternative to traditional incandescent lights, says it has worked with its suppliers to reduce the amount of mercury in CFLs by as much as a third this year. (Associated Press via Forbes) Read more... Sustainable Label Paper for PET Water Bottles Stora Enso Speciality Papers recently launched EcoSet, a wet-strength label paper specifically designed to meet the rising market demand for water bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a recyclable synthetic fiber. (Environmental Leader) Read more... Tips for Going Green in the Distribution Center Supply chain solutions provider Manhattan Associates offers this advice for deriving tangible business value from a green focus, maximizing efficiencies while reducing energy use. (Supply & Demand Chain Executive) Read more... Green Supply Chain: Real-World Lessons from Demand-Driven Leaders Sustainable sourcing has finally grown into a strategic issue with boardroom heft. Here's how global players like Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Nike, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Timberland are tackling the issue. (AMR Research) Read more... Steelcase Think Chair Made largely from recycled and eco-safe materials, this brainy office chair sports a conscience, too. The Think chair is the first to receive Cradle to Cradle certification for its detailed management of environmental impact, from materials extraction through production, shipping, use, and end of life. Think is also Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified. Read more... Sourcing Experts Speak! Marsha Willard on "Working with Suppliers" Marsha Willard, consultant and co-author, Business Guide to Sustainability, says working with your supply chain can make all the difference. Solution Providers

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