Sustainable Business Practices

Sustainable Business Practices

Discover the sustainable business practices that are becoming the tipping point of corporate responsibility.

  • About our CSRwire feed

    Wed, Mar 24, 2010 3:52 PM

    Learn about MNN's CSRwire feed.

  • Coca-Cola and the environment

    Thu, Mar 18, 2010 4:44 PM

    The company’s commitment to the environment focuses on recycling and water management.

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  • Georgia-Pacific and the environment

    Thu, Mar 18, 2010 4:31 PM

    The company has developed a three-pronged approach toward implementing sustainable practices.

  • Why do my eyes and back hurt after a day at the office?

    Fri, Mar 12, 2010 7:09 AM by Chanie Kirschner

    Chanie Kirschner reports from her home office (in fuzzy slippers, we're sure) on how to make work less painful.

  • Walmart announces aggressive GHG emission goal

    Thu, Feb 25, 2010 1:24 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Walmart's CEO Mike Duke announced the company's new aggressive greenhouse gas emissions goal during a webcast broadcast live on TreeHugger.com.

  • New shipping box design cuts box waste in half

    Fri, Feb 19, 2010 2:05 PM

    The Globe Guard Reusable Box easily turns inside out in seconds, making a used shipping box look brand new to encourage reuse.

  • Slower ships reduce emissions

    Wed, Feb 17, 2010 2:23 PM by E.B. Solomont

    Some shipping companies have embraced 'slow steaming' as a way to lower costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

  • Watch: Green office tips

    Mon, Feb 15, 2010 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    InkCycle CEO Brad Roderick explains his company’s top down approach to a green office.

  • Business owners: Recycle your company's cell phones

    Tue, Feb 09, 2010 12:19 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.

  • Boat made from plastic bottles sets sail

    Thu, Feb 04, 2010 5:32 PM

    Video: Adventurer and conservationist David de Rothschild sets sail on Plastiki, a boat made out of 12,000 plastic bottles, to raise awareness of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.

  • State of Green Business 2010

    Thu, Feb 04, 2010 12:46 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com have released the State of Green Business 2010 report, which looks back at green business in 2009 and ahead to 2010.

  • Climate Corps program kicks off for 2010

    Wed, Jan 27, 2010 11:50 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Environmental Defense Fund has launched the third year of its Climate Corps program, which is designed to help companies increase their overall energy efficiency.

  • TerraCycle will begin upcycling pens and markers

    Mon, Jan 25, 2010 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    TerraCycle collects waste products and upcycles them into new consumer goods. The latest venture is the Writing Instrument Brigade.

  • Starbucks supports stronger recycling standards

    Thu, Jan 21, 2010 2:39 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Starbucks encourages attendees of the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support stronger community recycling standards.

  • Foiling pirates from outer space

    Mon, Jan 11, 2010 10:35 AM by E.B. Solomont

    International Space Station helps deter would-be hijackers by monitoring the oceans from outer space.

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