Recent news on sustainability from the Aquinas Center for Sustainability. http://www.centerforsustainability.org 2005 en-us The grocery store, Tesco, is considering dropping the carbon footprint labels from their products. Currently, they have more products labeled than any other UK company, but are finding the labeling process very time consuming and expensive. Tesco is looking at a range of options for the future to continue their commitment to customers to communicate information to help them make "greener choices." http://www.centerforsustainability.org/news.php#389 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 "The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is sponsoring an essay contest. Inspired by the collection of essays in Moral Ground, we are calling for essays sharing your own reflections on what inspires your sense of responsibility, what underscores the commitment you’ve made in your work life and your home life to contribute to a more sustainable world…and why it’s important. Submission deadline is March 2, 2012. Maximum length is 1,500 words." http://www.centerforsustainability.org/news.php#388 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Earth Day Network announced its partnership with 5 U.S. cities who are working to reduce their carbon emissions. Grand Rapids, Michigan is one of the select 5 cities! Cities were chosen because of current efforts to reduce energy consumption, budget-balancing measures, and cost saving techniques. Some campaign goals are supplying and buying new technology, energy credits, and the use of carbon offsets. http://www.centerforsustainability.org/news.php#387 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The North Face is working on its first corporate social responsibility report. They have goals to develop more sustainable partnerships among their supply chain. A main focus is on the bluesign standard for their textile production. WIth advancements towards new sustainability goals, The North Face, puts themselves amongst other sustainability focused brands such as Patagonia. http://www.centerforsustainability.org/news.php#384 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is taking place in Durban, South Africa. Nations will be discussing the financial crisis and dwindling efforts to promote reduction of emissions. These nations are looking to find a connection between government and business to solve systemic problems rather than tackling short-term fixes. http://www.centerforsustainability.org/news.php#386 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500