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You Say You Want A Re-Evolution

Evolution too slow? Revolution too costly? It may be time for re-evolution; pursuing improvements in a controlled and measured manner by learning from the mistakes of others. By John Friedman READ MORE

Nestle Invests $487 million in Sustainable Coffee Sourcing

August 31, 2010 – Nestle, the world’s largest purchaser of coffee, announced Friday that it will invest $500 million Swiss Francs ($487 million U.S. Dollars) to address global issues such as responsible farming, sustainable sourcing, and consumption issues across its supply chain. READ MORE

Technology Still Needs the Human Element

While it is a common assumption that advances in technology will provide solutions to our most pressing environmental and social problems, history reminds us over and over again that it is the human element, not technology, which will create the burning platforms for change and drive the sustainability movement forward. By John Friedman READ MORE

New Global GHG Protocol Prepares for Launch

August 19, 2010 – Two new global protocols, designed to help companies more accurately account for greenhouse gas emissions throughout their products and supply chains, have been developed by the World Resources Institute and WBCSD and have just finished road-testing at more than 60 companies worldwide. READ MORE

Does Humanity Need 1.5 Earths?

August 17, 2010 – Humanity’s needs and use of natural resources will outstrip the Earth’s ability to replenish those resources by 50% in 2010, according to Global Footprint Network.  This statistic, called Ecological Overshoot, means it now takes our environment 18 months to regenerate and reabsorb the resources that we use in only 12 months. READ MORE

How to Spur More Gain AND Good in Global Health

If you knew that annual GDP growth could be 1.3% higher by investing $3 at a time – and you could save up to 40% of the country’s health care budget, how much would you invest?  This exact opportunity exists today:  malaria in Africa is inhibiting economic growth and causing costly health problems. Treating malaria and solving human health problems is good for people and business. By Thera N. Kalmijn and R. Paul Herman READ MORE

HP's Next Generation: Re-Defining the Opportunity for Sustainable Impact



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Bonnie Nixon, formerly of Hewlett Packard, speaks candidly on the company’s efforts around fair trade, ethics and the modern day realities of helping to make the world a better place while working for one of the world's largest computer companies.
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Sustainability is Key for Cleaning Products

August 12, 2010 - A study released this week by Ipsos Public Affairs for Procter & Gamble Professional reveals that when it comes to cleaning products, nine out of ten business decision makers consider the issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility very important to their business. READ MORE

Snapshots of Success from Developing Markets - Huatai Paper

In the Yellow River Delta region of China, saline soil makes farming nearly impossible and has severely hampered economic development in the region. Huatai Paper Company has constructed a business model for the Delta which benefits the local peoples and preserves the local environment - all while generating a profit. By Cecilia Wandiga READ MORE

Del Monte Pledges to Reduce Waste to Landfill By 75%

August 2, 2010 – Del Monte Foods last week expanded its environmental goals for the next 5 years, reaffirming its commitment to support the communities in which it operates by focusing the company’s environmental efforts in three key areas: waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions and water issues. READ MORE
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