July 30, 2009
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Environment Management Newsletter July 30, 2009 |
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Europeans overwhelmingly consider the environmental impact of products they buy
Four out of five Europeans say that they consider the environmental impact of the products they buy reveals a Eurobarometer survey published this week. Environmental consideration was highest in Greece where more than 9 in 10 of those surveyed said the impact of a product on the environment plays an important aspect in their purchasing decisions. In the same survey Europeans were evenly divided about claims by producers on the environmental performance of their products while nearly half thought that a combination of increased taxes on environmentally-damaging products and decreased taxes on environmentally-friendly ... |
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Nike and Coke unveil deforestation and water commitments
Nike and Coca-Cola Enterprises, two of the world`s most high-profile and at times criticised brands, extended their sustainability initiatives last week in moves designed to boost their environmental credentials. Following a report last month from Greenpeace that linked Nike`s complex supply chain – alongside those of other shoe manufacturers including Adidas, Reebok and Timberland – to deforestation in the Amazon, the company said last week that it will take further steps to ensure that its leather producers do not source hides from cattle raised on area of cleared rainforest. Greenpeace indicated ... |
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