July 27, 2007
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Final Harry Potter Book Works Green Magic on Print Industry Scholastic has announced that all 12 million copies of the first printing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be on 30% post-consumer waste fiber, 65% of which is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council — a move that's likely to be a trendsetter for the industry. (E/The Environmental Magazine) Read more... Wal-Mart Debuts Supply Chain Sustainability Scorecard Wal-Mart Canada is spearheading collaboration among supply-chain companies to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of its product shipping process and logistics network. The company says will introduce its first-ever Supply Chain Sustainability Scorecard this fall to assess its network of service providers on the basis of environmental impact, efforts, and improvement. (Press Release) Read more... (For more about Wal-Mart's drive toward sustainability, read this case study.) Monitoring Suppliers Is Not Enough, Says New Report The report from Business for Social Responsibility maps a new supply chain landscape, shifting from periodic surveillance to “catch” negative practices to comprehensive, systemic change toward positive practices. (SocialFunds.com Read more... (Download the new report here.) ______________________________________________ Join the New Wave of Sustainable Brand Leaders
How to Find the Most Energy-Efficient Laptop Available The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced its first complete refresh of its Energy Star specification for computers. The EPA estimates that over the next five years, the updated Energy Star computer spec will save American businesses and consumers $1.8 billion in energy costs. (PC World) Read more... Study Finds Gap Between Green Procurement Policy and Action Despite growing awareness of the need to safeguard ecological resources, few companies are putting this principle into practice in their buying behaviors, according to a recent study by consulting firm BrainNet. (SCDExec.com) Read more... Staples Recognized for Green Supply Chain Initiatives Office supplies giant Staples has received the prestigious 2007 Circle of Excellence Award, conferred by the Distribution Business Management (DBM) Association Board of Universities, for excellence in energy efficiency and cost reduction across its supply chain. (SDCExec.com) Read more... Bulk Packaging Suppliers Focused on Efficiency and Environment Buyers are looking to their bulk packaging suppliers to help them better maximize their supply chain efficiencies, improve cost effectiveness, and provide more green products for use in their supply chains. (Purchasing Magazine) Read more... 
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Sourcing Experts Speak! Coral Rose, former senior buyer for Wal-Mart (now the world’s largest purchaser of organic cotton), discusses her work on the retail giant's organic cotton environmental sustainability team, as well as past and current projects focusing on sustainable product design and development. (Run Time: 30 Min.) Listen now... Hear Coral speak live at Sustainable Brands '07! Tools & Frameworks Beyond Monitoring: A New Vision for Supply Chain Management  This July 2007 report from Business for Social Responsibility outlines a comprehensive approach to sustainable supply chains, calling for a four-part approach that focuses greater attention on the root causes of social and environmental shortcomings in global supply chains, rather than identifying symptomatic issues. Solution Providers |
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