27 Apr 2012

Green Matter: Bio-based Plastics Stand Up to Sustainability Scrutiny

by | Date: 27 Apr 2012 | posted in: biomaterials, Media Coverage, plastics, Waste to Wealth | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Plastics Today, April 27, 2012 A new study published by the Journal of Cleaner Production has attempted to evaluate the sustainability of availability of bioplastics based on criteria from 12 principles compiled by the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative. The study, “Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement,” used criteria including the pesticide use, use … Read More
26 Apr 2012

Utilities Facing a Distributed Generation Future?

by | Date: 26 Apr 2012 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States, Media Coverage | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

IntelligentUtility.com, April 26, 2012 Yesterday, I suggested that you meet John Farrell, who directs the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. He focuses on energy policies that expand the benefits of local ownership of distributed generation, particularly renewable energy. That column, “Power Utilities’ Morphing Future,” got plenty of thoughtful response, … Read More
26 Apr 2012

Postal Workers Unions Continue Fight to Stop Massive USPS Cutbacks

by | Date: 26 Apr 2012 | posted in: From the Desk of David Morris, Media Coverage, The Public Good | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In These Times.  April 26, 2012 “Congress created this manufactured crisis…, and Congress must solve this,” declared Sally Davidow, spokeswoman for the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), which has resisted congressional efforts to curtail USPS service and eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs. This week, Congress took a step toward solving the USPS’ problems—but postal workers’ … Read More
23 Apr 2012

For Walmart, Sustainability Is Slow Going

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Advertising Age, April 23, 2012 After years of leading the sustainability charge for much of the retail world and its supplier base, Wal-Mart Stores is finding that progress can be slow, even though it commands the most purchasing clout in the world.  Walmart’s annual Sustainability Report, released last week, highlighted progress in waste reduction and renewable … Read More
20 Apr 2012

Walmart Struggles to Overcome Environmental Criticism

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U.S. News & World Report, April 20, 2012 Walmart works hard to show off its green side, but environmental activists have been slamming the corporation for a litany of sins against Mother Nature—emitting millions of tons of CO2, encouraging waste by selling low-quality goods, and building warehouse-sized stores…. This week, the largest corporation in America itemized … Read More
19 Apr 2012

ILSR’s Christopher Mitchell Speaks With KYRS About Rural Broadband In Washington

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Christopher Mitchell spoke with Gavin Dahl about community broadband on KYRS, a community radio station in Spokane, Washington, on April 11. The discussion touched on legislation in Washington that could have encouraged rural broadband deployment by area public utility districts and why the private sector is not getting the job done. We also discussed the role … Read More
18 Apr 2012

Cash Mobs Hit LA

by | Date: 18 Apr 2012 | posted in: Media Coverage, Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Patt Morrison Show – KPCC Radio, April 18, 2012 ILSR senior researcher, Stacy Mitchell, was one of 3 guests talking about the latest trend in supporting local retail:  Cash Mobs.  You’ve heard of flash mobs, but have you heard of cash mobs? While Republican and Democratic politicians continue to squabble over tax hikes, some Americans have … Read More
17 Apr 2012

Top 10 Ways Walmart Fails on Sustainability

by | Date: 17 Apr 2012 | posted in: Press Release, Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Since 2005, Walmart has been making splashy announcements and issuing slick reports to highlight its environmental and social responsibility efforts. In this new brief, Food & Water Watch and ILSR contend that the world’s largest retailer fails to live up to its promises and continues to ignore the fundamental problems with its business model that harm the environment, undermine healthy food choices, and exacerbate poverty.… Read More

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