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08-17-12
BASF, Cargill, Novozymes target commercial bio-based acrylic acid process
BASF, Cargill and Novozymes have signed an agreement to develop technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials.
Presently, acrylic acid is produced by the oxidation of propylene derived from the refining of crude oil. BASF – The Chemical Company, Cargill and industrial ...
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08-17-12
Seventh Generation's Statement on Johnson & Johnson's Recent Announcement
(Marketwire) - This week, in response to pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Johnson & Johnson announced its intention to reformulate its products using non-toxic ingredients. We loudly applaud the tremendous work done by the Campaign to encourage this change....
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08-16-12
Call for Applications: Leadership & Sustainable Development - Cohort 17
LEAD Canada, the Canadian affiliate of Leadership for Environment and Development International, is now accepting registrations for its renewed professional development program for people interested in leadership training within the challenging sphere of sustainable development. ...
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08-16-12
UL's Responsible Sourcing Group Issues 2011 UN Global Compact Report
UL’s Responsible Sourcing group is a leading global provider of corporate responsibility auditing and ethical sourcing consulting services, and has released its 2011 United Nations Global Compact Report. Responsible Sourcing has been an active member of the UN Global Compact since 2003.
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08-16-12
The 23rd Annual National Bioneers Conference Announces Ecological, Sustainability, and Environmental Activism Programming
The National Bioneers Conference serves as a premium platform for leading voices in the worlds of sustainability and environmentalism. During the annual three-day event, visionaries will propose, debate and initiate solutions to global bio-cultural and socio-ecological issues. Now in its 23rd yea...
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08-16-12
Local Charities Seek to "WYN" Big at the Wyndham Championship
(Marketwire) - Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, is giving golf fans a chance to raise funds and support the community through its second annual "Charity of Choice...
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08-15-12
Wyndham Worldwide Gives Pediatric Patients a Fun-Filled "Vacation Day" as Part of Wyndham Championship Week
(Marketwire) - Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, brought some fun and sun from the Wyndham Championship to the patients, families, and staff in th...
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08-15-12
Dispatches from the Food Movement: University of Vermont Edition
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08-15-12
Organic Valley Partners with Healthy Child Healthy World to Protect Children from Harmful Chemicals and Nourish with Safe Food
Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand today announced a cause initiative with Healthy Child Healthy World to support a shared mission: protect children from harmful chemicals and feed them safe, nutritious food.
This initiative come...
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08-15-12
The Corporate Citizenship Leadership Academy: How to Effectively Influence Change
At the heart of advancing corporate citizenship is organizational change, and that change comes in many forms. Whether it's the creation of strategy, the development of management structures, systems and policies, engaging employees and senior management, aligning initiatives to support the busin...
