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The environmental certification seals, preferred ingredient lists and consumer product guides appearing on cleaning products in the United States and abroad are the topic of the cover story in Chemical & Engineering News. y. In the article, C&EN Assistant Managing Editor Michael McCoy explains that cleaning products are at the ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in February, about Consumerism, Lifestyle & Behavior, Retail
Ex Trade Me exec and renowned social marketers have joined forces to launch PlanetGoodness.com – a website to “bring about a world of good through what people buy”. Planet Goodness creates a virtuous cycle; connecting kiwi charities with special eco and ethical product offers. “We are offering charities a smart ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2012, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation, Retail (3 comments)
As quality of life and health care is improving thanks to medicine and technology, the population is over 7 billion. Over 2 billion people are using the internet on average right now. That’s almost a third of the population. With this increase in people comes an increase in the ... keep reading
Written by Amy Boff in November 2012, about Children and Families, Consumerism, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Retail
The world’s growing appetite for cheap palm oil is destroying rain forests and amplifying climate change effects, argue the editors in this month’s Scientific American. “The spread of palm oil at the expense of natural forest must not continue,” they write. With its low price tag and long ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2012, about Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Food, Lifestyle & Behavior, Retail (1 comment)
Energy Shop is a new scheme which hopes to improve profitability in New Zealand’s retail sector – through lower energy costs. The New Zealand Retailers Association has partnered with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to improve energy efficiency and cut costs for retailers, nationwide. “The Energy Shop scheme ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2012, about Design, Economics, Energy Saving, Retail
Bucky Box is supporting local food heroes who are distributing food from farm to fork. Bucky Box reports that they harness the power of the web to create a better food system. Supermarkets, they say, have made it increasingly difficult for small scale food producers to thrive and compete. The ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2012, about Consumerism, Food, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Retail (3 comments)
Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new programme launched today. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Commercial Building Design Advice programme will offer building owners and developers funding for expert ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in October 2012, about Clean Tech, Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Industry & Business, Infrastructure, Retail (1 comment)
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is leading the way to become New Zealand’s first zero waste farmers market with a range of innovative approaches aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling the waste that is created at the Market. “We are seeking creative solutions to combat our growing rubbish problem ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in October 2012, about Children and Families, Food, Retail, waste
Greenwash: Big Brands and Carbon Scams by Guy Pearse was an eye-opener for a reader like me who pays practically no attention to brand advertising. I didn’t realise how many major brands are striving to present green credentials to their consuners. The book covers a multitude of them across ... keep reading
Written by Bryan Walker in October 2012, about Climate Change, Consumerism, Emissions, Industry & Business, Retail
New Zealanders are gradually making more sustainable lifestyle changes that are easy and save money but those that cost more have not taken off according to Colmar Brunton’s ‘The Better Business Report 2012’. Jacqueline Ireland, chief executive officer of Colmar Brunton said Kiwis are following the lead of their ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in October 2012, about Consumerism, Lifestyle & Behavior, Recycling, Retail, Sustainability (1 comment)
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