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May 22, 2013
Armstrong names Target as 2012 ‘Flooring Recycler of the Year’

Armstrong World Industries names Target as its 2012 Flooring Recycler of the Year, an award that recognizes organizations that make significant environmental contributions by recycling VCT materials during demolition projects, resulting in waste reduction in landfill materials, transportation, and energy.

New York -- Armstrong World Industries names Target as its 2012 Flooring Recycler of the Year, an award that recognizes organizations that make significant environmental contributions by recycling VCT materials during demolition projects, resulting in waste reduction in landfill materials, transportation, and energy.

June 21, 2012
Green Speak from Wal-Mart

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Wal-Mart Stores is being recognized for many achievements, not the least of which is its leadership in sustainability. On the green front, the chain has become a leader in best practices, with innovations that deliver positive results for consumers, communities and the company’s bottom line.

January 4, 2012
California awards Stater Bros. for green business practices

West Coast grocery chain Stater Bros. said it has been awarded the 2011 Waste Reduction Award – its second consecutive – from the state of California, in recognition for its aggressive focus on recycling.

San Bernardino, Calif. -- West Coast grocery chain Stater Bros. said Wednesday it has been awarded the 2011 Waste Reduction Award – its second consecutive – from the state of California, in recognition for its aggressive focus on recycling.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Waste Reduction Awards Program honored Stater Bros. for eliminating eliminated 125,780,911 lbs. of waste from landfills in 2011. 
 

November 28, 2011
Smart Paper Sourcing: All Shopping Bags are Not Sourced Equally

By Ian Lifshitz, Asia Pulp and Paper Group

By Ian Lifshitz, Rainforest Realities

One of the hottest and most important topics today for retailers and consumers is environmental sustainability. It’s no secret that consumers want to know that retailers are being responsible organizations and are not procuring paper products that come from questionable or non-environmentally friendly sources.

June 29, 2011
Supervalu reduces garbage expenses by 12%, plans more zero-waste stores

Supervalu announced that its ongoing commitment to reducing waste culminated with a milestone in fiscal year 2011, marking the first time recycling revenues exceeded landfill waste expenses.

Eden Prairie, Minn. -- Supervalu announced that its ongoing commitment to reducing waste culminated with a milestone in fiscal year 2011, marking the first time recycling revenues exceeded landfill waste expenses. In total, the company reduced garbage expenses by 12.6% over last year’s levels, while also conducting an aggressive cardboard recycling initiative that nearly doubled revenues from the previous year. The end result was the company’s waste and recycling program posted a profit to the company’s bottom line.

April 22, 2011
PetSmart DC awarded LEED Silver

PetSmart celebrated Earth Day with the announcement that its distribution center in McCarran, Nev., has been awarded Silver Certification under the LEED (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system.

Phoenix -- PetSmart celebrated Earth Day on Friday with the announcement that its distribution center in McCarran, Nev., has been awarded Silver Certification under the LEED (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system.

March 24, 2011
Walmart reduces waste sent to landfills by 80% in California

A comprehensive waste reduction program has resulted in Walmart eliminating more than 80% of the waste that would go to landfills from its operations in California.

Bentonville, Ark. -- A comprehensive waste reduction program has resulted in Walmart eliminating more than 80% of the waste that would go to landfills from its operations in California. Walmart’s results exceed both the national average landfill diversion rate of 45% and the California rate of 65%. The program is now being implemented across all of the company’s 4,400 U.S. locations, including Sam’s Club units and distribution centers.

March 8, 2011
Retail Orphan Initiative announces computer recycling program for retailers

The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) announced that it has created a computer recycling program in partnership with the GEAR Foundation.

Nashville, Tenn. -- The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) announced that it has created a computer recycling program in partnership with the GEAR Foundation. The program, which recycles retailers’ computers that are less than four years old and have expired warranties, will immediately create jobs for physically and mentally challenged young adults as the computers are erased, refurbished, and resold.

February 7, 2011
Report: Target to pay $22.5 million in California waste case

A report Friday by the Los Angeles Times said that Target Corp. will pay the state of California $22.5 million to settle claims that the retailer improperly disposed of waste.

Oakland, Calif. -- A report Friday by the Los Angeles Times said that Target Corp. will pay the state of California $22.5 million to settle claims that the retailer improperly disposed of waste.

December 3, 2010
The District at Tustin Legacy wins waste reduction award

The District at Tustin Legacy, a 1 million-sq.-ft. lifestyle and entertainment center located in Orange County, Calif., has been awarded the 2010 CalRecycle Waste Reduction Award for being a regional leader in recycling and waste reduction.

Orange County, Calif. -- The District at Tustin Legacy, a 1 million-sq.-ft. lifestyle and entertainment center located in Orange County, Calif., has been awarded the 2010 CalRecycle Waste Reduction Award for being a regional leader in recycling and waste reduction. 

December 1, 2010
Starbucks makes progress in cup recycling goal

Starbucks Coffee Co. and International Paper, with Mississippi River Pulp, LLC, have completed a six-week pilot project that -- for the first time -- proved Starbucks used paper cups can be recycled into new paper cups.

Seattle -- Starbucks Coffee Co. and International Paper, with Mississippi River Pulp, LLC, have completed a six-week pilot project that -- for the first time -- proved Starbucks used paper cups can be recycled into new paper cups. This advancement brings Starbucks one step closer to its goal of ensuring 100% of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015.

December 1, 2010
Stater Bros. honored for recycling efforts

Stater Bros. has been recognized as a 2010 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) Winner by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

San Bernardino, Calif.  -- Stater Bros. has been recognized as a 2010 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) Winner by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Among the supermarket operator’s accomplishments: a “green waste” composting program that turns organic waste from its 167 locations into compost that is sold to area farmers

October 31, 2010
Sorting Through the Trash

Looking to expand your recycling efforts and lower your waste disposal bill? Industry and...

March 23, 2010
Kohl’s honored by EPA for commitment to reducing waste

Kohl’s Department Stores has received a Gold Achievement Award for Green Purchasing from the U.S....

January 21, 2010
Starbucks looks to overcome recycling barriers

Starbucks Coffee Co. is asking U.S. mayors and other municipal leaders to improve local commercial...

January 5, 2010
Walls + Forms rolls out 'Lights Alive' modular header system

Walls + Forms just introduced the “Lights Alive” modular header system for Slatwall or wall applications....

January 22, 2009
Best Buy Expands Recycling Initiative

Best Buy Co. will bring its electronics recycling program Feb. 15 to all of its...

December 31, 2008
Taking Charge

The growing market for personal communication devices is having a positive impact on Batteries...

December 14, 2008
Greener Restrooms

Almost as well-known as the old 3R’s—reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic, the new 3R’s—recycle, reuse...

December 14, 2008
Greener Restrooms

Almost as well-known as the old 3R’s—reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic, the new 3R’s—recycle, reuse and...

October 30, 2008
Cub Seeks LEED Gold for New Green Store

Cub Foods has opened an eco-friendly store in St. Paul, Minn....

October 29, 2008
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Houston-based Greenstar North America, the country’s largest private processor of recyclables, announced today that...

October 20, 2008
Greenstar Rolls Out Commercial Single-Stream in Pa.

Greenstar North America is rolling out commercial single-stream services in Pennsylvania that will drive increased...

September 3, 2008
Noble Packaging’s New Eco-Friendly Catalog for Retailers

Cedar Grove, N.J.-based Noble Gift Packaging offers a new 32-page, color catalog introducing the ZeroTre...

August 31, 2008
Focus on Recycling

Rising concern about the environment and global warming has put an increased focus on...