In today’s digital world, any expansive new trend is inevitably going to need support from various media platforms. This is especially the case for environmentalism, at it launches further into the stratosphere of public consciousness. For it to make its final, decisive bid at becoming the mainstream sensibility of...
The 16th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP16, for short) was held recently in Cancun, Mexico. On this year’s tablet for discussion were various issues that may affect the natural products industry and international trade in general. And while climate delegates...
According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), up to 6% of the greenhouse gases being emitted globally could be cut out if corporations improved the logistics of their supply chains for better efficiency. These emissions numbers are calculated based on the path merchandise takes in transit...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been mighty busy lately. WholeFoods reports in this issue about their legal square-offs against companies like POM Wonderful over contentious marketing claims. The agency is also finding time to set its sights on all the “greenwashers” out there in marketing land. “Greenwashing” is...
The fridge your grocery store uses may actually be making things a little warmer. Leaking pollutants from traditional refrigeration systems are a common culprit for certain types of environmental harm, including climate change. But emerging refrigeration technologies are letting grocers big and small help out the environment and keep...
Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of palm oil, which is used in endless food, health and beauty, and biofuel products. However, palm oil production is implicated in widespread and irreversible damage to the environment, particularly in Southeast Asia. In the recent Web seminar, “Palm Oil, Orangutans and Sustainability:...
Which is more important: profit or purpose? While many businesses believe they must choose between making money and implementing sustainable initiatives, it is possible to achieve both by maximizing efficiency on all levels of operation. Going green can be a daunting task for a company that has never practiced...
Creating a sales explosion in the digital era. If your cash register is a glorified calculator and your Web site has been stagnant for the past year, you are probably missing out on some important opportunities for reaching customers. I know. Implementing new technology can be a daunting task. But...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market, based here, announced in May that it would halt the sale of krill oil because of sustainability issues. Certain predatory sea animals (like whales, penguins and seals) rely on krill for food, and the population of these animals is declining in areas where krill are...
Pajaro, CA—SunRidge Farms, maker of natural and organic dried fruit, nuts, seeds, candies, and trail and snack mixes, has a new green initiative. The company pays employees five dollars a day to bike to and from work. For some workers, this can add up to an additional $100 a...
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