TAKE THIS PRODUCT BACK AND RECYCLE IT!

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 12

Producer takeback initiatives are gaining momentum among some U.S. corporations, especially those with products that can negatively impact the environment if disposed.

Jennifer Weeks

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Old Tires Face The Zero Waste Option

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 15

Wisconsin company offers closed loop solution - generating products with higher value-added qualities and more jobs per ton of finished materials.

Neil Seldman

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

n Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 8

NATURAL GAS TRUCKS ON STREETS OF SMITHTOWN, NEW YORK
Starting in January 2007, the only refuse collection trucks on the streets of Smithtown, New York will be ecofriendly compressed natural gas vehicles made by firms like Autocar. The Autocar Xpeditor WXLL natural gas refuse trucks are key components of the Smithtown program. “We have been providing natural gas trucks for more than seven years,” says Tom Vatter, Autocar senior VP of marketing. “We've

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IN BUSINESS WORLD

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 4

WHY IT PAYS TO BUY LOCALLY GROWN FOOD
A recent issue of Sierra explains that the next frontier for discriminating eaters in a rapidly warming world may well be “food miles” - the distance products must travel to get to your market. Recently, Richard Pirog and others at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University have been studying food transport, fuel usage, and the resultant greenhouse gas emissions. In one study, they worked out much energy it takes to transport various items from their points of origin to Des Moines, Iowa.

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EDITORIAL

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 3

THE RASCALS GO, BUT GREENING TAKES TIME
ANALYSTS of the recent election champion the victories of environmentalists in the battles for renewable energy legislation and related goals, but warn against expecting “vast changes.” For example, while Barbara Boxer of California - who favors mandatory cuts in emissions linked to global warming - will become chairwoman of the Environmental and Public Works Committee, there's still big doubt that “a major environmental agenda can speed through Congress.” Observes a Sierra Club lobbyist: “The environmental community has to recognize how difficult it's going to be to advance with such narrowly held majorities.”

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ORGANIZING THE ZERO WASTE SUMMER OF 2006

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 16

Based on successful experiences in using “rejected stuff” at community events, Zero Waste actions show residents how to function without a trash can.

Eric Lombardi

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BUILDING PRODUCER-OWNED ENERGY

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 18

Farmer-owned renewable energy enterprises are increasing rapidly in Minnesota - alternative fuels becoming mainstream like biodiesel, ethanol, distiller's grains, biogas and cogeneration.

Dan Lemke

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WOOD RECYCLER TAPS BIOMASS ENERGY MARKETS

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 20

North Carolina firm comes up with solutions to cleaning, staging and drying feedstocks to meet specifications that mills need for boiler fuel.

Nora Goldstein

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METHANE DIGESTERS INSTALLED FROM COAST TO COAST

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 22

New projects in California, Vermont and Michigan will process municipal and agricultural organic residuals using innovative commercial systems.

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CORPORATE AMERICA TAKES STEPS TO CURB GLOBAL WARMING

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 25

Wells Fargo commits to “largest ever” corporate purchase of renewable energy in the United States.

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A PERFECT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT INSIDE & OUT

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 26

Portland, Oregon's Rosa Parks Elementary School features renewable energy practices, green building, water-savings methods and campus that is 30 percent more energy efficient.

Marnie McPhee

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TUNE WEAR

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 29

ECOSTYLE

Delia Montgomery

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THE GREAT TURNING

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 30

BALLE BEAT

David Korten

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THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

In Business, November-December, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 3

SUSTAINABLE COMMERCE

Robert F. Young

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