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Carbon Neutral Pineapples from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the Del Monte Zero Pineapple launch, the first carbon-neutral certified pineapple for the North American and European markets. SCS, a global leader in environmental certification, has determined that the…
In Their Words: Measure to Improve’s Nikki Cossio
Nikki Cossio is founder and CEO of Measure to Improve (MTI), a sustainability consulting firm that works with produce companies and related industry associations throughout the US. She joined OPN for a conversation about MTI’s services, how she…
Henkel signs agreement with Shell on renewable-based ingredients
Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based…
IGI Antwerp declared carbon neutral
The International Gemological Institute’s (IGI) Antwerp offices have been declared carbon neutral according to PAS 2060 standards set by SCS Global Services (SCS).
The Belgian institute is following in the footsteps of its US counterpart…
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Healthier Spaces
Many people think of air pollution as a concern only when outdoors. But indoor air can be polluted too. In fact, the air we breathe indoors is typically two to five times more toxic than the air outside due to poor ventilation and off-gassing of…
IGI Antwerp Achieves Carbon Neutral Status
The Antwerp offices of the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have been declared carbon neutral according to PAS 2060 standards by SCS Global Services, a world leader in third-party sustainability certification.
Published by the…
Carbon Offset Verification: Are Your Offsets Legit?
As we continue burning fossil fuels for everything from energy to transportation, the world continues getting hotter. This human-influenced climate change and global warming is causing severe weather patterns and could worsen without…
Charter Next Generation's Lexington Campus Receives ISCC PLUS Certification
Charter Next Generation (CNG), North America's leading producer of specialty films, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC) for its Lexington manufacturing campus. CNG received the ISCC PLUS certification…
A Complete Guide to Sustainable and Ethical Jewelry
Jewelry is a way to express ourselves, jazz up an outfit, and give us confidence. Moreover, it’s an emotional keepsake or an heirloom. Unfortunately, the inside of the jewelry industry is very ugly, with issues such as child labor, poor…
A. O. Smith Receives WAVE Water Stewardship Verification
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water heating and water treatment products, announced today that the Company has received WAVE water stewardship verification, a process led by The Water Council and independently…