UPM has published the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) statements for the year 2013. The corporate statement and paper and pulp mill specific supplements are available on UPM web site: Responsibility > Principles and performance > ...
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A major challenge that organic and sustainable brands face is how to break through the green glass ceiling. How can such brands break out of their niche status and gain a mainstream following? How can they maintain their core green values, ...
The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) and Singapore Environment Council (SEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive awareness surrounding environmental sustainability and encourage the adoption of the best ...
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The 3rd North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit was hosted in San Francisco on Jan 22-23rd. Improve efficiencies in food supply chains was the resounding message from the summit, which brought together over 160 senior ...
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The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. More than 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Organic ...
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ASTM International announced its new initiative as a program operator for Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations.The goal of the program is to assist product manufacturers in developing PCRs and verifying EPDs.Also ...
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ASTM International announced its new initiative as a program operator for Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations.The goal of the program is to assist product manufacturers in developing PCRs and verifying EPDs.Also ...
The glass and glazing industry took one step closer to developing product category rules for windows during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association National Fall Conference in Albuquerque, N. M., yesterday. Product category ...
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KappAhl's effort to increase the proportion of sustainable fashion in our wardrobes continues.In fiscal year 2011/2012 selling fashion chain over 11 million garments with certified eco-labels. With the current collection,"It's all about ...
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A campaign to more clearly identify and rank the myriad sustainability claims surrounding the production of printer paper has gained momentum with the release of a draft report by a government-supported environmental group. The report ...
Tags: cleaning products, small electronics, green capital, Greenwashing