Eco-Friendly
November 3, 2015 at 3:20 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Pottery Barn Kids recalled water bottles that contained excess levels of lead paint. Approximately 15,200 stainless steel "Avengers" and Darth Vader water bottles are being recalled, most of which were sold in the U.S. The CPSC said the "gray…
October 30, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Fields Manufacturing, St. Cloud, Minn., has acquired the assets of American Greenwood Inc. and Sprout Tyme. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. American Greenwood Inc., a 115-year-old company, and Sprout Tyme are headquartered in Chicago. American Greenwood Inc. is a supplier of buttons, hand fans, drinkware, bags and more. Sprout Tyme is a…
October 28, 2015 at 2:22 pm
If washing and drying clothes is a major culprit in the environmental waste wars, then what if there were more natural fabrics that repelled stains, resulting in fewer washings? One such solution, introduced by Kelby & Co. at the Fashion Tech Lab incubator demo day this summer, is being rolled out in the market next…
October 26, 2015 at 3:46 pm
Most water bottles—the disposable kind you grab from the gas station’s fridge—end up in landfills, though they’re really recyclable. It’s one reason cities, such as Chicago, started taxing water bottles. And while such taxes do curb the sales, they don’t eliminate them all together.…
October 26, 2015 at 2:57 pm
Clothing fads come and go, but there is one trend in fashion that is sure not to fade away: the growing trend of manufacturing environmentally sound clothing and accessories. One fashion startup, U.S.-based KickFly's, has made this its goal as it has set out to design and manufacture 3-D printed sunglasses made from recycled plastics.…
March 26, 2014
Earth Day is right around the corner. Need ideas for upcoming promotions? Here are three products that scream "I <3 Earth."
October 30, 2013
Here are three products that will promote sustainability without sacrificing style, convenience or functionality.
August 21, 2013
In this webinar, we'll discuss how important it is to work with responsible, credible suppliers in order to protect your customers.
Learn about:
- Hard Goods product testing and associated regulations such as CPSIA
- FDA regulations regarding cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs
- The nuances of claims such as eco-friendly and made-in-the-USA
- And more!
To view this webinar, click here.
April 2, 2013
Earth Day is almost here. Are you and your clients ready to go for the green on April 22?
February 22, 2013
Post Superstorm-Sandy, more entrepreneurs are reappraising climate change and taking a closer look at sustainability.
These seven emerging trends in "greening" your business are expected to gain momentum this year, according to the recent "State of Green Business 2013" report by sustainability strategist Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com with Trucost, a London-based research firm focusing on environmental resources and sustainability.
1. Businesses are measuring their "natural capital" and factoring it into financial decisions. Natural capital refers to environmental resources. Consideration of the natural capital that companies consume in the course of doing business is moving from university halls to boardrooms.
