Stories from Kara DiCamillo
Energy
UPS Earns LEED Gold Status for Corporate Offices in Atlanta
Despite UPS headquarters being 20 years old, the company just announced that it has become the first in the package […]
January 11, 2012
Voices for Change
Shaw's Supermarkets Launches Sustainable Seafood Program
Last month, Shaw’s Supermarkets, owned by SUPERVALU, launched a sustainable seafood program in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]
November 11, 2011
Voices for Change
Savannah Bee Company is Built on Education and Passion
Last month I had the opportunity to visit Savannah Bee Company, a company that I have been following for a […]
July 20, 2011
Energy
Thoughtful Bread Company is England's First "Sustainable" Bakery
The Thoughtful Bread Company, an “eco-bakery” located in South West England, has an old-school way of doing things. The business […]
May 26, 2011
Energy
The Living Seed Company Offers Rare Seed Varieties
It’s that time of the year for planting seeds! And while you can find your cukes, tomatoes and beans at […]
April 29, 2011
Voices for Change
Whole Foods Launches Standards for Household Cleaning Products
A few years ago, Whole Foods announced a Premium Body Care standard for personal products. The seal was slapped on […]
April 28, 2011
Finance
Beauty Company Avon Shifts to Sustainable Palm Oil
Just a few weeks ago we wrote about sustainable palm oil in the food business. It seems that with growing […]
April 22, 2011
Energy
Brownies Take on Girl Scouts USA over Palm Oil in Thin Mints
About two months ago I received a phone call from my 6-year-old niece, asking me if I wanted to buy […]
March 31, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Whole Foods Announces Traveling Film Festival to Celebrate Earth Month
In celebration of Earth Month, Whole Foods announced last week that they will be presenting a traveling Do Something Reel […]
March 29, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
MTV Act Promotes Social Responsibility – Encourages Young Viewers to Take Action
Since I started working in the sustainable industry, I’ve believed that targeting a young audience can be beneficial on many […]
March 8, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
GatherGreen: GroupOn for Green
As consumers begin to search more and more for shopping deals through popular websites such as Groupon and Rue LaLa, […]
February 25, 2011
Technology
FedEx Reaches Company Milestone and Opens Energy Efficient Data Center
A few days ago FedEx Corp. unveiled its Enterprise Data Center-West (EDC-W), located in Colorado Springs, CO, making it the […]
February 18, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Anvil Knitwear Joins the Cotton Made in Africa Initiative
Anvil Knitwear is known for their sustainable apparel which is made from a variety of fibers and blends such as […]
February 4, 2011
Energy
The Bra Recyclers Help Women in Need
Ladies, let’s face it. Many of us have bras in our drawer that just simply don’t fit correctly, that we’ve […]
January 28, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
The Home Depot Foundation Selects Two Cities for Sustainability Program
In 2002, The Home Depot created The Home Depot Foundation which supports non-profit organizations that are “dedicated to creating and […]
January 25, 2011
Technology
Compostable Cup Could Solve Starbucks' Cup Woes
Since 2009 the team behind Repurpose Compostables has been selling compostable food service products to businesses and consumers. But they […]
January 20, 2011
Finance
GLOB's Non-Toxic Paints Offer Artists a Safe Alternative
Have you ever noticed that arts and crafts paint labels don’t list the ingredients in their products? Arts and crafts […]
January 14, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
The Chevy Volt Named North American Car of the Year
Last week, Enterprise announced that it will now offer consumers the Chevy Volt by the end of January, starting in […]
January 11, 2011
Technology
IKEA Says It’s the First Retailer to Eliminate Incandescent Light Bulbs
A few months ago, IKEA began phasing out incandescent light bulbs in all of their stores across the U.S. That […]
January 6, 2011