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Green news- Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothingThe outdoor apparel company sold almost 160,000 used items in fiscal 2026, generating about $13 million in sales. The post Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothing appeared first on Trellis.
- How the maker of Advil and Tums adds the price of carbon to supplier contractsSuppliers have thanked Haleon for being the first customer that has “put their money where their mouth is.” The post How the maker of Advil and Tums adds the price of carbon to supplier contracts appeared first on Trellis.
- How your company can help eliminate harmful subsidiesPrivate-sector support is needed to accelerate the sluggish pace of government reforms. The post How your company can help eliminate harmful subsidies appeared first on Trellis.
- ‘Stay optimistic’: Career advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailerKaren Pflug will exit Ingka Group at the end of December after five years in her role and 12 years with the company. The post ‘Stay optimistic’: Career advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailer appeared first on Trellis.
- Updated: Sustainability leadership movesNew CSOs for IKEA's largest retailer and Europe's largest telecommunications firm, and more. The post Updated: Sustainability leadership moves appeared first on Trellis.
- Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothing
Daily Archives: 01/10/2010
Organic lifestyle: Ten Steps to Becoming Organically Conscious
In recent years, a number of important research studies have demonstrated the health benefits that can be derived from following an organic recipe and from eating organic food and using organic food supplements. Chances are that you have at least heard about some of these studies and that you at least have some basic information about the benefits of organic food. Continue reading
Solar Energy & the Environment
Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution and no greenhouse gases, but does have some indirect impacts on the environment. For example, there are some toxic materials and chemicals, and various solvents and alcohols that are used in the manufacturing process of photovoltaic cells (PV), which convert sunlight into electricity. Small amounts of these waste materials are produced. Continue reading
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Six Steps To Make Your Website More Eco Friendly
The internet is increasingly a part of everyday life. I’m guessing you agree if you’re here reading this right now.
And given the choice, most people would tell you that reading something online is greener than buying a book or magazine with the same information. After all, you’re saving all that paper, all that ink, the potential recycling of that product, the physical shipping it has gone through and so on.
Yet the internet itself uses a lot of energy. The servers that power the internet are always turned on, 24 hours a day. They use huge amounts of electricity to run and also need to be housed in temperature-controlled buildings they get so hot. Even a simple Google search uses a considerable amount of power. Continue reading
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Tagged eco, eco friendly, green energy, Internet, website
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Types of Alternative Energy
We have traditionally used fossil fuels to provide most of our energy needs. These fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, have some significant disadvantages. First, the world’s supply of these nonrenewable resources is diminishing. Second, the prices continue to skyrocket, making it unaffordable for many people. Third, fossil fuels are damaging to the environment. Because of these three reasons, we are beginning to look at alternative energy sources. We really need to look carefully at these sources. Fossil fuels will not be around forever, and we are currently using them as if we have an unlimited supply. This supply, if we continue as we are today, will be gone. Fortunately, there are other options out there, and many of them do not have the same concerns that fossil fuels have, as these alternative sources are environmentally friendly, renewable, and more affordable in some cases. Continue reading
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