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Sands Saves $4 on Every $1 Spent on Sustainability

March 19, 2010 – International resort developers Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) announced yesterday the launch of Sands Eco 360 degrees, a sustainable development program promising “a commitment to sustainable water, energy, cleaning, recycling, and waste management policies.” READ MORE

Alcoa Eyes A Leap Into Solar Industry

March 19, 2010 – The aluminum giant Alcoa has developed a new type of solar reflector technology which could dramatically lower the cost of building solar thermal plants. The company is trying to replace the traditional glass reflective surface on the solar reflectors with a more familiar material – aluminum. READ MORE

Australian Sustainability Grants Underutilized by Small Businesses

March 18, 2010 – An existing program by Australia’s Commonwealth Government, Re-Tooling for Climate Change, has been issuing business grants for small to mid-sized manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint through efficient equipment, yet many still do not prioritize sustainability.   READ MORE

Sanyo Opens Solar-Charging Bike Lots

March 18, 2010 – Japanese Electronics manufacturer Sanyo announced this week that they have opened 2 solar powered parking lots in Tokyo, in close proximity to commuter train stations, where 100 of the company’s “Eneloop” hybrid-electric bicycles can be recharged using rooftop solar panels. READ MORE

British Columbia Green Economy worth $27 Billion

March 18, 2010 – The Vancouver Based GLOBE foundation of Canada released research yesterday assessing the economic impacts of transitioning British Columbia toward a low-carbon economy. GLOBE found that this shift toward sustainability could be worth over $27 billion to the Province by the year 2020. READ MORE

AB InBev Shoots for Sustainable Brewing Crown

March 17, 2010 – Anheuser-Busch InBev announced this week an aggressive set of three year sustainability goals under their Better World commitment, including a reduction in water usage from operations of 30% by 2012, which would make them the brewing industry’s global leader in water efficiency. READ MORE

P&G Expands "Future Friendly" Initiative with Significant Media

March 17, 2010 – Proctor & Gamble has announced it will be expanding its environmental responsibility and education platform, Future Friendly, in order to meet or exceed their original pledge of reaching 50 million U.S. households with conservation education by 2010.   READ MORE

Southern-Turner Alliance Lands First Solar Deal

March 16, 2010 – The CNN media mogul’s newest venture with energy giant Southern Company, Southern Turner Renewable Energy, has landed their first U.S. project. They will be purchasing a 30 megawatt solar project in northern New Mexico from the thin film solar manufacturer First Solar. READ MORE

CRO Magazine Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

March 16, 2010 – Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CRM) released yesterday its 11th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List, including top companies like Microsoft, Nike, and Verizon.  The list is considered among America’s three most important business rankings. READ MORE

Planet Green Launches 24-Hour Eco-Programming with VERGE

March 15, 2010 – Discovery Communication’s eco-lifestyle network, Planet Green, announced the launch of its new VERGE programming.  The three-hour primetime block will feature “misfits, mavericks and innovators who challenge the status quo and are on the verge of changing their world and creating a better tomorrow.” READ MORE
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