Outsmart Waste
Green Kids: This is the first in an ongoing series about efforts by area students to live greener lives. Some environmentally savvy students in Memphis-area public and private schools are happily helping to turn their trash into treasure. Their efforts … Continue reading
“From a corporate perspective, you want to align your brand with organizations that have a good track record but also align closely with your ideals.” Turner wanted his gaming company to make money, but he also wanted it to benefit society … Continue reading
Social entrepreneurs create innovative solutions for tackling the world’s most vexing social problems. Whether they’re solving hunger, improving the environment, or fighting for political freedom, these entrepreneurs place social missions at the center of their business activities — aiming to … Continue reading
Most people have heard the saying, “You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” But measurement can be complex and time-consuming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to reduce environmental impacts. This is why Kraft Foods says it is using Life … Continue reading
Seventh-grader Diamond Lacy, 13, and her 12-year-old sister, Crystal Lacy, who is in the sixth grade, said they decided to begin a campaign to collect and recycle used Capri Sun juice pouches after seeing a program for doing so advertised … Continue reading
Most people have heard the saying that you can’t improve what you can’t measure. But, measurement can be complex and time-consuming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to reduce environmental impacts. That’s why Kraft Foods is using lifecycle … Continue reading
Moms in need have babies in need. Research has shown that moms dealing with financial hardships often choose between buying diapers or other necessities like food. Some of these moms reuse soiled disposable diapers or leave a dirty diaper on … Continue reading
Really looking forward to hearing Tom Szaky at FEI — he’s CEO and Founder, TERRACYCLE and author of Revolution in a Bottle. That’s him in the picture. You’ve got to love a guy who makes millions from garbage nobody else … Continue reading
After reaching key collection milestones in its cleanroom and laboratory garment recycling program’s first six months, disposable garment distributor Kimberly-Clark Professionaland recycler TerraCycle are expanding their initiative to include a pilot program for gloves. Since the program’s launch in October … Continue reading
The Upcycled Tent Dopp Kit is made from all upcycled materials, except the zipper. It is light-weight and compact, and has the feel of a tent, since it is made from ‘the reclaimed fabric discarded in the manufacture of tents.’ … Continue reading