August 16, 2012
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	Solving the Sustainable Consumption Conundrum The move toward sustainable consumption presents a conundrum: How should a company communicate the value of "less" consumption when its business is built on "more"? And why are leading sustainable businesses telling people to buy less—or not at all? Here's a little about what these companies are doing, and why. Read More...

ALSO THIS WEEK J&J To Remove Potential Toxins from All Cosmetic Products Johnson & Johnson announced Monday it will remove potential carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals from its adult cosmetics products globally by the end of 2015. The announcement follows the company's November 2011 commitment to reformulate its baby products globally to remove carcinogens by the end of 2013. Read More... Green Product Pricing Still an Obstacle to Deeper Adoption, According to Study Purchases of environmentally protective products have grown significantly in two of the world's leading markets – China and Brazil - but the widespread perception that these products are too expensive may be blocking deeper adoption; 6 in 10 consumers feel that environmentally friendly product alternatives are too expensive. Read More... M&S Creates Giant 'Union Jack' With Unwanted Clothing Marks & Spencer and Oxfam teamed up last week to create the world's largest "Union Jack" from unwanted clothes. The flag served a dual purpose of celebrating the London Olympics and drawing attention to M&S's "Shwopping" initiative, which encourages shoppers to return an unwanted piece of clothing for every new item they buy. Read More... Folgers Announces Three-Tiered Strategy for Increasing Sustainable Coffee Sourcing Smucker's, the parent brand of Folgers Coffee, announced steps to address climate risk to its coffee business. Shareholders praised Smucker's for taking important first steps, but urged the company to go further by explaining how it selected the 10 percent goal and how it can make continuous improvements. Read More... Do you want to share your insights, observations and points of view regularly with the readers of SB Business Weekly? To be considered as a contributor, please email our editorial department with your relevant credentials, several column ideas and 1 writing sample. Please review our editorial guidelines before submitting.       Solution Providers:                       Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.                       Terms of Use      Privacy      Unsubscribe     Contact     This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2011