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Green news- How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and WalmartThe outdoor retailer is keeping 90 percent of the waste generated at stores and distribution centers out of landfills and incinerators. The post How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and Walmart appeared first on Trellis.
- Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDsQR codes on Universal Thread apparel connect to resale and product details for consumers — and, eventually, sorters and recyclers. The post Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDs appeared first on Trellis.
- Google uses carbon credit purchase to tackle short-lived super-pollutants The tech giant will buy credits from projects that fund work in Indonesia and Brazil to lessen emissions of methane and hydrofluorocarbons. The post Google uses carbon credit purchase to tackle short-lived super-pollutants appeared first on Trellis.
- Americans want CEOs to speak up, defend climate actionDespite a noisy political climate, people expect business leaders to speak out on certain social issues. The post Americans want CEOs to speak up, defend climate action appeared first on Trellis.
- How Colgate-Palmolive’s CSO links sustainability to value creationAnn Tracy, in her sixth year on the job, now reports into the growth and strategy organization of the consumer products giant. The post How Colgate-Palmolive’s CSO links sustainability to value creation appeared first on Trellis.
- How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and Walmart
Tag Archives: Biofuels
European Commission consults public on unconventional fossil fuels (e.g. shale gas) in Europe
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on the future development of unconventional fossil fuels such as shale gas in Europe. All interested individuals, organisations and public authorities are welcome to share their views on the possible opportunities and challenges that may arise from the development of such projects and on the best ways to address the challenges identified so far. The consultation is open until 20 March 2013. The consultation is available in all 23 EU languages. Continue reading
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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