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Wind Power: Putting the Wind in the Sails of Peace

How wind energy will make civilization more resilient and resourceful.»

Gas 2.0

Nissan Builds Solar-Diesel Ship to Transport Eco-Cars

The Nichiomaru uses 1,400 tons less fuel a year.»

SustainableBusiness.com

GM Launches Industry-First, Voluntary Eco-Label on All Cars

If GM leads, will other carmakers follow?»

SustainableBusiness.com

Levi Strauss Joins Leading Companies, Stops Buying from Asia Pulp

Another big company backs away from a destroyer of rainforests.»

SustainableBusiness.com

Southwest Puts Its Seats in the Upright and Green Position

Lighter, reused and more durable materials for the cabin.»

CSRwire

Changing the World, One Leader at a Time

A study of great leaders reveals the importance of the small stuff.»

CSRwire

Blood & Gore’s Manifesto For Sustainable Capitalism

Five ways to retool capitalism for the 21st Century.»

Green Living Ideas

Hasbro Is Greening the Toy Industry

Making games safe for the next generation.»

CSRwire

Holiday Resources for the Corporate Idealist

Is that sweater for Uncle Mike made responsibly? Here's how to find out.»

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SustainableBusiness.com

Corporate Leaders Making Progress on Climate Emissions, Suppliers Are Next

Nearly half of big companies are achieving year-over-year emissions reductions, but only 28 percent of suppliers are.»

Triple Pundit

Hasbro Pledges to Remove PVC from Its Products

Toymaker plans to remove 31 million tons of toxic plastic from its supply chain.»

Treehugger

Patagonia: Don't Buy Our Jackets

Will the clothier's eye-catching plea lead to more consumption or less?»

Triple Pundit

Frito-Lay Opens 'Near Net Zero' Plant in Arizona

Factory runs mostly on sun and biomass, recycles its water, and landfills almost nothing.»

Bloomberg

Koch Brothers Flout Law with Secret Iran Sales

Are America's leading climate change deniers also aiding Iran?»

Triple Pundit

Girl Scouts Finally Pledge to Use Certified Palm Oil in Cookies

“Girl Scouts’ palm oil use is very small, but our voice is big.”»

Cleantechnica

Walmart Will Deploy Solar Panels on 60 More Stores in California

Enough energy to power 5,400 homes.»

Worldwatch Institute

Small Farmers, Big Change

Equal Exchange partners with cooperatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates, bananas and snacks from all over the world.»

Triple Pundit

One Retailer’s Stand Against Sandblasted Denim

With this jeans treatment, more than fabric ends up distressed.»

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