Update: Toy Maker Mattel Supply Chain Implicated in Indonesia Deforestation
Mattel responds to criticism by announcing sustainable procurement policy.
Coalition to Introduce Reality-Based Recycling Labels
Sustainable Packaging Coalition wants to delineate between materials that can be recycled and those that actually are.
Airlines Get OK to Run on Biofuels, Major Commitment Underway
Airlines could get final approval to use non-food biofuels for as much as 50% of the mix as early as July 1.
California Ballot Initiative Hightlights Competing Interests on GMOs
Ballot initiative would mandate GMO labeling, but mainstream corporatons that own/invest in organic companies undermine support.
China Halts Protectionist Wind Subsidies; Becomes World's Biggest Energy Consumer
China has halted wind component subsidies challenged by the US; China increased energy consumption 11.2% in 2010.
Google Builds Largest Workplace Charging Network for Electric Vehicles
Google is installing more than 300 EV chargers at its Mountain View headquarters.
Mobile App Gives Shoppers Access to Product Ingredients
New Clorox app will scan UPC codes in store and list product ingredients.
Demand Rising for High-Ticket Green Products
In a worldwide survey, people say they plan to purchase higher ticket green products in the auto, energy and tech sectors compared to last year.
Developing Countries Pledge Deeper Emissions Cuts Than Rich Nations
China's total GHG reductions could be nearly double those of the US by 2020.
Chinese Wind Developer IPO Raises $800M, Raises Hopes
After canceling its IPO earlier this year, cleantech investors see this as indication market conditions are improving.