The country is facing several significant problems including an increased need for energy efficiency, a way to cost effectively decrease the production of Greenhouse Gases and dealing with industrial air pollutants. Link

This paper is prepared in support of a workshop at the World Business Summit on Climate Change (Summit) on leveraging value chains to reduce climate impacts and build a low-carbon economy.  Link

In their quest for grocery stores to get sustainable seafood policy, Greenpeace protesters picketed in front of Sobeys on Lansdowne Street. Link

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s national network of independent broadline distributors plays a critical role in helping the popular fast casual chain achieve its goal of increasing local produce purchases. Link

McDonald's USA today announced its participation with leading animal welfare scientists, academics, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and egg suppliers in a commercial-scale study of housing alternatives for egg-laying hens in the U.S., including cage-free housing. Link

The Green Week in Review is a podcast, hosted by SustainableBusiness.com News Editor Bart King. Link

Will the house of the future be centered around growing our own food? That’s part of what the Wall Street Journal attempted to find out this week in their feature, “The Green House of the Future.” Author Alex Frangos asked four well-known architects to design the house of the future, which is energy-efficient and sustainable... Link

To provide a commercially compostable cold cup option for environmentally conscious consumers, International Paper announced today it is expanding its ecotainer(R) brand of foodservice packaging. A national launch of the product was announced in partnership with Coca-Cola... Link

US scientists claim to have successfully used bacteria to create cheap, environmentally-friendly biofuels. According to research presented at the annual general meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, these microscopic organisms are "biological factories" that can serve as alternatives to fossil fuels. Link

Green Seal released GS-46, Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Foodservices. It establishes environmental requirements for restaurants and food service operations that have been operating for at least three months whose primary business is preparing and serving food to the general public or private consumers. Link

This is an excerpt from a podcast interview Leslie Guevarra conducted with Rand Waddoups, senior director of Business Strategy and Sustainability at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Link

At Kinkead’s restaurant in Washington D.C., a smiling waiter in a deep-blue vest happily informs a diner that the cod, crusted and served with shrimp and spinach, is from the Atlantic Ocean. Link

The National Restaurant Association today launched a new campaign - the National Restaurant Association Conserve/EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge - and is encouraging the nation's nearly one million restaurants, their 13 million employees, as well as their suppliers and guests to reduce energy and water use in establishments. Link

Sysco’s Central Illinois operating company has launched a new initiative called BuyLocal, which the company has structured as a virtual farmer’s market. On its Web site, the company says the initiative “creates an opportunity for restaurants like yours to purchase local product from local farmers and artisans. Link

The Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance today released a set of voluntary environmental standards aimed at developing and spreading best practices for utilities' suppliers. Link

An exciting, new, state-of-the-art, post-graduate sustainability program is being jointly offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University's (FDU) Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE) and INCAE in Costa Rica, one of the world's top international schools and a leader in sustainability research and teaching. Link

The Coca-Cola company has unveiled a new plastic bottle manufactured partly from plants in a move that its CEO described as a “significant development in sustainable packaging innovation.” Link

President Barack Obama unveiled last week a $26.4 billion budget request for Dept. of Energy for fiscal year (FY) 2010, including $2.3 billion for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The budget aims to substantially expand... Link

Ever wonder what it takes to make a single-serve tray of heat-and-eat chili? The folks at Truitt Brothers Inc. did, and the Oregon-based food processor now lays claim to being the first firm to have a lifecycle assessment conducted by the Institute for Environmental Research and Education to determine the environmental impacts that result from a food product. Link

It might as well be about beer collections. H.L. Mencken wrote "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public." But that doesn't keep the pollsters from asking questions. Link

Superior Foods, a $60-million seafood and meat specialist, is growing its inventory and positioning itself to be a supplier of choice for restaurants seeking locally produced foods. Link

Long-term sustainable growth is important to building a successful company. In... "Growing a Green Corporation: Meeting the Next Great Disruptive Challenge of the 21st Century," Brandi McManus provides a blueprint for building a green team. Link

There's been a lot of debate about when and whether fuel cell-powered lift trucks will become standard equipment in plants and distribution centers. Link

Representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Office of Energy Development will join executives, local officials and educators this week in Chicago to recruit new, high-tech companies to Indiana and showcase the state's strengths in wind energy development and components manufacturing. Link

Crown Equipment, one of the world’s leading lift truck manufacturers, has earned a $1 million grant to continue its research, testing and application of fuel cell technology in lift trucks. Link

The objective of its biofuel effort—which FedEx refers to as “30 by 30”—is to leverage second-generation biofuels from feedstocks like jatropha, algae, switchgrass and camelina, according to the ClimateBiz.com report. Link

A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft rule to cut global warming emissions from biofuels "is a good starting point," but the agency should adopt a realistic time frame for reducing heat-trapping emission from fuels, according to experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Link

"Going green" is becoming commonplace in the corporate world. Paul Holland, general partner at Foundation Capital, explains LEED, the metrics used to certify the "green-ness" of a construction project. Link

The European Union's existing Common Fisheries Policy is "nonsensical" and the responsibility to resolve the fishing industry's woes lies with the market... Link

Many fast casuals incorporate "green" concepts into their operations, but possibly none with as much panache as Le Pain Quotidien. Link

During the International Forum of Bananas and Fresh Fruits, a panel was formed... discussed consensus and ideas that exist about the concept of CSR. Link

Company debuts movie on environmentally friendly Hydroperfect® growing practices. Link

The topic of greenhouse gas pollution continues to gain momentum in recent weeks. The most recent example is a proposed finding issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, stating that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health of welfare. Link

In a move that could spur nationwide action, California regulators are poised to order sweeping changes in the fuel sold within the state... Link

Kraft Foods has published a report summing up where it stands on the sustainability goals it set for itself in 2005 – and aims to meet by 2011. Link

More than 101,000 green building professionals have now earned the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) credential. Link

The Green Week in Review is a podcast, hosted by SustainableBusiness.com News Editor Bart King. It's posted every Friday morning and is 15-20 minutes long. Link

Expansion expected to generate energy equal to powering more than 1300 homes annually. Link

Thanks to a point-based system, Green Restaurant Association members can better tell which actions will most help the environment. Link

Trucking experts believe the industry can no longer view the term "green truck" solely in terms of emission reductions. They say getting through the economic downturn and dealing with ever-stricter emission regulations means truck owners must find ways to lower their costs, too... Link

Oprah's green episode for Earth Day started with chilling footage and description of a giant island of trash -- "The Great Pacific Garbage Patch." Link

Using electrical equipment more precisely could help frozen food companies shave up to 15 per cent off their electricity bills, according to a new report from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) in association with the Carbon Trust. Link

New Partnership with Clean Air Cool Planet (CA-CP) Will Quantify Carbon “Foodprint” Help Students Make Responsible Food Choices. Link

In honor of Earth Day, I’d like to propose a challenge: Try cutting back on unnecessary paper use... Some tips to get started... Link

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a partnership agreement with SYSCO, the nation’s largest foodservice distributor, to develop a strategy for responsibly-sourced seafood.  Under the agreement, WWF will assess the sourcing... Link

Rush Truck Centers and Peterbilt Motors Co. along with numerous supplier partners... hosted a special “Go Green” event this week... the hottest topic was how supplemental federal and state funds can help fleets pay for these vehicles and/or retrofit older trucks with green technology. Link

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has updated its fleet calculator. The tool is designed to assist fleet owners in determining yearly compliance with the statewide emission regulation requirements... Link

A couple years back, in a wheat field outside the town of Reardan, Washington, Fred Fleming spent an afternoon showing me just how hard it's gotten to save the world. After decades as an unrepentant industrial farmer, the tall 59-year-old realized... Link

The timing couldn’t be better to save energy. While driving much needed dollars to the bottom line, energy-efficient facilities also help support sustainability goals. Link

Even inside the four walls, JohnsonDiversey’s massive facility stands for sustainability. Link

Innovative construction techniques and the latest lighting, heating and cooling systems help build green facilities. Link

Dayville, CT: United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has announced that its 259,729-square-foot Ridgefield, WA distribution center has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Link

Biodegradable corn straws are one of several changes the Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant owner is implementing in an attempt to make her business more earth friendly. Link

The American Trucking Associations Tuesday asked Congress to support the trucking industry's environmental initiatives, which it says will reduce fuel consumption by 86 billion gallons and reduce the carbon footprint of all vehicles by nearly a billion tons over the next 10 years. Link

California last week received a waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that allows the state to enforce emissions regulations on truck and trailer refrigeration units. Concern had been raised that the late in coming waiver would not be granted and therefore the regulations would not be enforceable. Link

The ATA called for the introduction of several environmental initiatives yesterday before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which the OOIDA countered as being “irresponsible and ridiculous.” Link

Coca-Cola Enterprises has announced it will add 185 hybrid-electric delivery trucks to its North American fleet in 2009, bringing the company’s total number of hybrid-electric vehicles to 327. Link

In its quest to be the greenest company possible, Seattle, WA-based Essential Baking Co. didn't let one roadblock stop it from trying again. The company... operates a pair of cafés and sells its baked goods wholesale to restaurants and institutions, wanted its fleet of vehicles as environmentally friendly as possible. Link

Building on its 100-year heritage of corporate citizenship, Kellogg Company today released its first global Corporate Responsibility Report... Link

A group of more than 30 leading growers, suppliers, buyers, technical experts and environmental and public interest organizations today announced the formation of the Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops. Link

In the face of a weak dollar, mass layoffs, and the world's corporate giants floundering, what are the corporate sustainability efforts we can realistically expect from businesses in 2009? Link

The quest for the perfect package delivery vehicle continues. The technologies have come a long way, but the desire for efficient, dependable, clean transport remains. Link

Information and communications technologies will become a major source of greenhouse gas emissions but can abate far more of them. Link

Ports, communities and businesses across the country have started looking at liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems as an environmentally friendly solution to clean air and emissions concerns. Link

Doing the green, or sustainable, thing is the right thing to do; it even shows promise of paying off in the long run. In the short run, however, there’s that nagging bottom-line problem to consider. Link

The effects of rising energy costs are changing the way many senior-level managers consider their company’s energy consumption. Link

Of course, when the lovable Kermit started doing his tune, the meaning was very different. It’s only been in recent years that we have been deluged with the terms “global warming,” “carbon footprint” and “hybrid technology.” Much of what we can do stares us in the face every day, yet many choose to ignore it. Link

Peterbilt rolls out electric-diesel vehicles that cut fuel costs, emissions. VinLux Fine Wine Transport, a wine distributor based in Napa, CA, is using two temperature-controlled hybrid electric medium-duty trucks to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Link

RedPrairie Corp., the first supply chain technology provider to be accepted as an affiliate member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership, recently announced a green initiative aimed at providing solutions and strategies to create more environmentally sustainable supply chains. Link

Fresh Harvest has executed an agreement to represent and grow a natural, biodegradable branded line of patent-pending bioremediation products. The Company will initially offer these products to supermarkets chains, food processing facilities and throughout the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafeterias and hotels where these types of products have many useful applications. Link

Increasingly, Wall Street investors see "green" practices as good management. And it's no small feat for a logistics business to think green. Link

Sometimes it's difficult to distinguish between the hype and reality over green supply chains. But greener days are coming and you need to be ready for them. Link

A program that targets cost-effective opportunities in energy productivity could halve the growth in energy demand, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and generate attractive returns. Link

Most companies are still at the starting gate with enormous unrealized potential to do “good” and do “well” through enhanced supply chain management. Link

Top companies regard climate change as an opportunity to get closer to suppliers—effectively reducing both costs and carbon in their supply chains. Link

Con-way, Inc. has announced that its three primary operating companies received the highest fuel efficiency and environmental performance score from the EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership. Link

On July 24, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) officially kicked off its previously announced fuel-cell lift truck program at Robins Air Force Base. Link

The Food Marketing Institute's Sustainability Task Force has developed a "Starter Kit" for companies of all sizes, including retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Link

CHEP has unveiled a new Web site that shows the impact of shipping platform choices on the environment and supply chain. Link

Some 40 food and drink companies have today pledged to make fewer and friendlier food transport miles... This is the latest step by the food and drink manufacturing industry towards making a real difference to the environment... Link

Biofuel leaders welcome the thoughtful approach world leaders took at the Food Summit. Link

As standards emerge, understanding their common denominators is important for guarding against greenwashing and making the right investments. Link

What exactly does sustainability mean as it relates to the industry's warehouses and DCs? Read the implications from planning the buildings to monitoring the processes. Link

Several leading organizations in the seafood industry form an alliance to assure seafood sustainability.Link

PepsiCo Foodservice has partnered with the not-for-profit Green Restaurant Association to help PepsiCo customers become more environmentally sustainable. Link

Being green is good for all us, including our wallets if we are smart about it.Link

Read how one fleet owner showed the power of positive thinking. Rather than focusing on why LNG technology couldn’t work, he chose to figure out what he had to do to make it work—and pay off. Link

Heinz focuses on eight areas in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2015. Link

Use of the CHEP pooling program has provided higher quality pallets, improved efficiencies, and positive impact on the environment. Link

This first-ever industry-wide sustainability program identifies ways to reduce fuel consumption and climate change. Link

There’s no question that green (or sustainability, if you prefer) has taken on a new importance in business during the past year. And it’s becoming important throughout the supply chain. Link

Canada's largest cold-weather, on-road demonstration of renewable diesel officially launched.Link

Consumers say they like to see practices and many operators find that minimizing waste and maximizing use of sustainable or local foods are smart business. Link