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IKEA ditches wooden pallets for cardboard

Tue, Jan 03 2012 at 12:56 PM EST
In an attempt to slash costs and emissions, IKEA experiments with cardboard shipping pallets. But like some IKEA products, the single-use nature of these pallets has some wondering if they're a more eco-friendly option.
 

Shipping first in lineup of climate cash solutions

Mon, Dec 19 2011 at 12:02 PM EST
Shipping is seen as prime source of money for a climate fund because it would not drain cash-strapped governments.
 

Cash raised by shipping industry may help fund climate initiatives

Tue, Dec 06 2011 at 6:43 AM EST
Proposed revenues would be used to compensate developing countries for slightly higher import costs, and contribute to the Green Climate Fund.
 

All I want for Christmas: Rage-free packaging

Wed, Nov 30 2011 at 10:50 AM EST
Amazon.com and Walmart are asking suppliers to reduce wasteful, rage-inducing packaging.
 

Canada's tiny Arctic port faces uncertain future

Thu, Nov 10 2011 at 1:11 PM EST
The Canadian town of Churchill, the self-proclaimed 'Polar Bear Capital of the World,' may lose its largest employer in 2012.
 

World's biggest solar boat docks in China

Mon, Aug 15 2011 at 10:25 AM EST
The boat, which can carry up to 50 passengers, arrived in Hong Kong from the Philippines after embarking on a world tour from Monaco last September.
 

Infographic: Locavorism vs. globavorism

Wed, Aug 10 2011 at 10:29 AM EST
Are you torn between local lettuce and foreign fennel? Can't decide on farm-to-table or plane-to-plate?
 

EU proposes to slash sulphur emissions from ships

Sun, Jul 17 2011 at 11:43 AM EST
New standards could cost the European shipping industry up to $15.6 billion.
 

Which is more efficient for freight: Truck or train?

Fri, Jul 08 2011 at 10:28 AM EST
One of these modes of transport can move 1 ton of freight about 484 miles on one gallon of fuel. Guess which.
 

An open letter to New Jersey state representatives about the wine shipping bill

Tue, Jun 28 2011 at 3:08 PM EST
As New Jersey approaches a critical legislative deadline that could decide the fate of New Jersey wineries, our food blogger asks her representatives to do what's right.
 
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