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Water doc Flow comes to DVD
The film about the reasons behind the world’s shrinking water supply and the work being done to address it, will be released on DVD Dec. 9.
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CEA report: More companies going green
Consumer electronics companies are moving toward environmentally sustainable business practices and seeing sales of green products grow appreciably at the same time, according to a new report commissioned by the Consumer Electronics Assn.
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Enviro-doc Earthlings gets special edition DVD
A 2005 film that profiles companies that are completely dependent on animals was released as a special edition DVD today. Earthlings, narrated by actor Joaquin Phoenix, exposes companies in the clothing, food, entertainment and other industries that use animals in some way for their products.
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Los Angeles Gamer Doc store opens green
Videogame retailer Gamer Doc has opened its first location in California, an eco-friendly store created from 80% recycled materials.
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OmniMount mounts go green
The company’s new OmniLite series products and its packaging are made from recycled materials and minimize component parts.
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What Do You Think?
Is it right for Wal-Mart to force vendors, such as the studios, to green their products?
Be Green
Using an energy meter in your home and office can help keep costs down and help the environment.
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Packaging News
Amazon to streamline product packaging
Sustainable Life Media - November 8, 2008
Amazon.com has kicked off a "Frustration-Free Packaging" program designed to make it easier for customers to
extricate products from their shipping materials. The new simplified packaging is expected to use less
material as well.
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The evolving green challenge for manufacturing
Environmental Leader - October 14, 2008
IBM's Bruce Anderson, global GM for the electronics industry, says now is the time to broaden the conversation about green manufacturing to include research, product design and procurement, as well as manufacturing.
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MPI goes green with Baraka
Green Report - September 3, 2008
MPI will release its first DVD with eco-friendly packaging on Oct. 28. A restored version of the 1992 documentary Baraka will be delivered on standard-definition DVD and Blu-ray in GPack 100% recyclable cases.
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Environmentally Themed Product
Water doc Flow comes to DVD
Green Report - November 11, 2008
Flow, a documentary about the reasons behind the world’s shrinking water supply and the work being done to address it, will be released on DVD Dec. 9 (order now).
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Enviro-doc Earthlings gets special edition DVD
Green Report - October 13, 2008
A 2005 film that profiles companies that are completely dependent on animals was released as a special edition DVD today. "Earthlings," narrated by actor Joaquin Phoenix, exposes companies in the clothing, food, entertainment and other industries that use animals in some way for their products.
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MPI goes green with Baraka
Green Report - September 3, 2008
MPI will release its first DVD with eco-friendly packaging on Oct. 28. A restored version of the 1992 documentary Baraka will be delivered on standard-definition DVD and Blu-ray in GPack 100% recyclable cases.
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Corporate Initiatives
Sony Style recycling
TWICE - November 17, 2008
Sony Style announced plans to launch its Green Glove Service, an in-home delivery service that customer can use when they purchase a new 32-inch diagonal or larger Sony Bravia LCD TV at a Sony Style store or direct at sonystyle.com.
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Greening the music industry
Plenty - November 8, 2008
While major labels struggle with implementing eco initiatives, smaller labels pick up the slack.
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First Run makes publicity eco-friendly
Green Report - November 3, 2008
The independent will eliminate publicity mailings for its releases in a move to green its operations.
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Retail Tips
Meet the game-changing green entrepreneurs
Green Biz - November 3, 2008
Joel Makower's new book, "Strategies for the Green Economy," offers a look at just a few of the innovative companies and thinkers that are emerging in the new green economy. Pick their brains in this excerpt.
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Leading from the middle: the power of the green champion
Green Biz - October 14, 2008
Companies are tapping a wellspring of employees who may not sit on a green team or sustainability committee at their company, but are eager to roll up their sleeves and make pointed suggestions about reducing energy consumption, improving recycling efforts, or boosting water conservation.
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Products help retailers gauge energy efficiency
Green Report - October 1, 2008
Retailers can assess the energy efficiency of electronics from TVs and DVD players to computers with a family of products now available online.
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