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	Going to the Source: Delivering More Sustainable Products Through Greener Chemistry How do we, the makers of materials, fibers, finished goods and packaging, ease the burden of our environmental footprint? By redesigning to use less material? Reducing energy use at our plants? All good, but I'd like to introduce a new approach: greening our materials "at the source," by starting with greener chemicals. Read More...

ALSO THIS WEEK Dell To Equip Pecan Street Smart Grid Research Dell today announced it has joined the industry advisory council of Pecan Street Inc., a nonprofit energy and smart grid research and development organization headquartered at the University of Texas at Austin. As a member company, Dell will provide technology and IT expertise to Pecan Street to advance its work in energy big data. Read More... NativeEnergy Generates Carbon Credits Via Clean Water Projects NativeEnergy, a provider of carbon offsets to brands, nonprofits and individuals, is launching a program that produces both clean water and carbon reductions in Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and other developing countries. The projects will use Hydraid BioSand water filters manufactured by NativeEnergy's partner, Triple Quest. Read More... Packaging LCA: Measuring Sustainability and Information Flow Through the Value Chain Packaging is important for many reasons: It protects the product inside, conveys vital information to educate people about the product, and is the first visual cue that helps attract people to the product. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the package you choose truly reflects the kind of company you run. 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. 2012