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Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
(Federal Trade
Commission)
ASSISTING BUSINESSES IN
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
Building a stronger
economic, societal and ecological future through environmental
learning.
Program offering training and information to businesses to help them
combine profitability with environmental protection.
Green Business Network (GBN) - GBN combines the
strengths of two organizations - GreenBiz.com and The
National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF).
GreenBiz.com is a nationally recognized leader in online
business environmental information, while NEETF is a
leader in business-to-business mentoring and training.
GreenBiz.com
Resources to help businesses
operate efficiently and be environmentally responsible.
Lots of tools, how-to instructions, guides, resource
wizard to look up information, listings of companies and
their efforts toward lessening their impact on the
environment, reports, research, ask the experts, weekly
newsletter, web guide, briefings, and awards directory.
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ZERO WASTE
TURNS GARBAGE INTO SAVINGS
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Materials recovery -
Companies that have adopted the Zero Waste philosophy are finding that it not only cuts
garbage production and disposal costs but also reduces manufacturing costs. |
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At Clean Plants, It's Waste Not
You'll be amazed what some companies, small and large,
have accomplished in waste reduction.
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"The
best way to cut waste... is not to produce it in the
first place."
- David Lear, VP, Hewlett-Packard
Corporate, Social and
Environmental Responsibility.
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STORES CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT ON RECYCLING AND REDUCING THE GROWING AMOUNT OF TRASH
Many manufacturers are beginning to pay more attention to
providing packaging that is recyclable, made from recycled materials, and
packaging that is not oversized for the purposes of display and advertising
which then cause even more of a burden on our environment and natural resources.
Stores sell the products that come in packaging material and they need to
consider the environment regarding the products they carry. Stores can move
some mountains (of trash) by encouraging and demanding proper packaging of
products, and they need to promote products that come in recyclable packaging.
Some supermarkets have been environmentally conscious in providing containers
for local recycling of telephone books when new directories come out, in
collection of used plastic bags, and in recycling of cardboard boxes the
products arrive in. It would be very helpful to consumers if the
stores posted information pertaining to recycling, and had informational
handouts available to give to their customers. And it is also up to us, as
consumers, to choose products that have as little impact on the environment as
possible.
Grassroots Recycling Network
(GRRN) - Zero Waste links to web resources
BUSINESSES CAN HELP REDUCE DEFORESTATION
Many progressive companies have decided to preferentially buy wood and paper
from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC-certified) suppliers whenever possible.
Find out how you can buy and sell FSC products, become FSC certified, search for
companies that have FSC certificates, and learn what progress is being made
worldwide regarding responsible management of the world's forests.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
GREEN BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY, RESOURCES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT AT WORK
(Conservation International) COMPANIES THAT ARE REDUCING THEIR OWN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
There are many benefits for companies that are voluntarily reducing their toxic emissions. Companies now feel a greater
sense of responsibility toward their shareholders, customers and the public
- and the environment.
U.S. cities and businesses commit to reducing
greenhouse gas emissions
(WWF
North American Newsroom 9/30/05)
U.S. Government House Committee on Science
Industry Taking Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
"The witnesses told the
Committee that their investments are not only achieving
environmental gains, but are also providing their
companies an economic benefit through reduced energy
consumption and minimized waste."
OREGON GOVERNOR CALLS ON STATE'S AGENCIES TO PRESERVE RESOURCES AND BECOME SUSTAINABLE
Use less, reuse and recycle - and "Don't show up for a meeting with your coffee in a paper cup. Save a tree: Use a mug."
Attendees at sustainability conference in Portland were given six months to develop guidelines to assure the state uses recycled
materials in buildings and roads, nontoxic paints and safer chemicals, and to find solutions in every aspect of their operations
towards becoming environmentally sustainable.
Oregon Live
- The Oregonian
(5/18/00)
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