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New Zealand’s Urban Design Forum (UDF) says this year’s 2013 World Habitat Day - taking place today & tomorrow, Monday 7 October, around the world - is a timely reminder of the kinds of urban issues that have been in the spotlight during this year’s Local Government Election campaigning - now ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Corporate Citizenship, Design, Lifestyle & Behavior
Airport security has become ever tighter over the years, which is good for safety but can cause irritation for travelers. Nowadays customers can’t take bottles of liquid on board and are asked to relinquish them at security checks, which is annoying and also bad for the environment when they ... keep reading
Written by Springwise this month, about Corporate Citizenship, Design, Recycling
General Motors has donated an additional 2,000 yards of scrap vehicle sound-absorption material to a nonprofit that uses the material to insulate coats that transform into sleeping bags for the homeless. GM’s donation keeps materials out of landfills and will help insulate about 400 coats , according to the ... keep reading
Written by Environmental Leader last month, about Children and Families, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Industry & Business, Innovation, Recycling
The finalists in the 2013 Unpackit Packaging Awards have been announced. Unpackit spokesperson Sue Coutts said the shortlisting panel had a tough job choosing the 16 finalists from 424 nominations. Twice as many nominations were put in compared with 2012. Ms Coutts said that companies really sat up and took ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Consumerism, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Industry & Business, waste
UK company Lush Cosmetics has begun an anti-fracking campaign as the Government announces tax breaks to companies involved in the UK's shale gas industry. Lush has provided its 105 UK and Irish shops - including windows, staff and online channels - for ten days to activist group Frack Off. Announcing 'Don ... keep reading
Written by Edie/Leigh Stringer in July, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Coal & Oil, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Water
Eleven cities, including San Francisco and Seattle, are moving towards divesting from fossil fuel companies. Unity College, Hampshire College, College of the Atlantic, Sterling College and Green Mountain College have all committed to divest.Thousands of activists across the country have mobilized for divestment on college campuses. Two weeks ago ... keep reading
Written by The Nation/Dan Apfel in July, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Corporate Citizenship, Economics, Education, Finance & Money, Industry & Business
Toyota has been named the Best Global Green Brand for the third year in a row; Toyota New Zealand’s environmental initiatives are part of the brand’s global commitment to sustainability. More than 10,000 consumers around the world recognised the company’s commitment to sustainable environmental leadership, according ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in June, about Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Industry & Business, Transport
Canon Oceania is now appealing for applicants for its annual environmental grants program. Grants in-kind worth $45,000 (25K AUD and 20K NZD) are available to Australian and New Zealand organisations making a positive impact on their environment and community. This year the grants will be awarded under the following ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in June, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Conservation, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment & Wildlife
http://vimeo.com/67363047 The Sustainable Business Network Awards are now open for nominations. This year is the 10th anniversary of the awards. They recognise and celebrate the efforts of businesses and individuals that have demonstrated progress in sustainability and are reshaping their business models for a more sustainable ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in June, about Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability
Will the Proposed Changes to ISO 14001 Enhance the Effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems? In theory, the development of an Environmental Management System (EMS) is a fantastic way to reduce a company’s impact on the environment. If an EMS is designed and maintained effectively it can provide a perfect ... keep reading
Written by Manuel Seidel in May, about Branding, carbon certification, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Emissions, Energy Saving
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