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02-24-10
BICEP Statement: U.S. Business Wants Action Now on Strong Energy and Climate Legislation
As the U.S. Senate considers a final push on climate legislation, BICEP - Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy - released a statement today urging Congress to move quickly to enact strong climate and energy legislation.
"U.S. busine...
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02-24-10
US Studies Centre Announces Dow Sustainability Program
The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney has announced the launch of a three-year research program on sustainability made possible by support from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation in the United States.
The Dow Sustainabi...
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02-24-10
Kohl's Department Stores' New Rego Park Location in Queens, N.Y. is First Tenant in Rego Center to Pursue LEED Certification
Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced two company milestones as part of an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to pilot programs that help set guidelines for greener buildings nationwide "“ the opening of Kohl's first store built a...
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02-24-10
Scenarios Explore Fashion World of 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. and Forum for the Future call for the fashion industry to work together to create a sustainable world in a new report launched today that explores the future of the trillion dollar sector.
Fashion Futures presents...
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02-23-10
University of Phoenix and HandsOn Network Celebrate Outstanding Service
The nation is approaching the first anniversary of the passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the most comprehensive and expansive service legislation since Franklin Roosevelt's Presidency.
In celebration of this Act that is changi...
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02-23-10
Sustainable Brands Boot Camp Session 13 Closes the Series with a Detailed Look at PR, Social Media and Blogging in Effective Green Communications
Sustainable Life Media is hosting the final session of its inaugural SB Boot Camp 13-week training series in sustainable business with a comprehensive look at how online communications are increasingly impacting public relations efforts at the world's better brands. Sandy Sk...
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02-23-10
STR Responsible Sourcing Offers Free Demo Webinars on New Labor & Employment Standards Library (LESLi)
STR Responsible Sourcing (STR RS) is offering four demo webinars in March 2010 to showcase its recently launched Labor & Employment Standards Library (LESLi). LESLi is the most comprehensive and up-to-date online reference tool for labor laws and employment standards, an...
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02-23-10
Jiffy Lube(R) Well On Its Way to Raising Another $1 Million to Fight Heart Disease
Jiffy Lube® announces it has already reached more than 65 percent of its $1 million national fundraising goal for the 2010 Maintenance Partners for Life campaign. Through the generous support of its customers, Jiffy Lube has already raised $658,655 for the American ...
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02-23-10
Bombardier Becomes First OEM to Earn Accreditation From Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA)
Bombardier Aerospace and the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) today announced that Bombardier's aircraft dismantling operations have officially been accreditated by AFRA. The accreditation, which was awarded following a comprehensive two-day audit, covers teardown...
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02-23-10
Smithfield Foods Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) today announced that it has promoted Dennis H. Treacy to senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer as part of the company's long-term focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Mr. Treacy ...
