Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Declining Diesel Prices Slow Use of Natural Gas in Truck Market

November 14, 2014

The natural-gas-powered vehicle market has slowed as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, according to recent ACT Research's study of fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.

Is Compressed Natural Gas the Truck Fuel of the Future?

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

There are sound economic and environmental reasons for commercial truck fleets to consider natural gas as an alternative to diesel fuel, says Patti Murdock, president and founder of Clean Logistics Consulting. Higher equipment costs and a still developing infrastructure, however, mean that it is not right for all situations.

Making the Most of Retail Product Liquidation

November 13, 2014

Jeremy Witte, COO, GENCO Marketplace

Environmental Group Urges China to Create Maritime Emission Control Areas

November 11, 2014

Maritime Executive

New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council has released a report on air pollution in China citing shipping as a major contributor and recommending the introduction of emission control areas.

To Boost 'Factories of Future,' EC Promotes Re-use, Remanufacturing Projects

November 10, 2014

Resource.co

The European Commission has called for research projects that investigate re-use and remanufacturing, in a bid to develop the "factories of the future".

Manifesto Claims European Plastics Industry Unfairly Hobbled

November 10, 2014

Plastics News

The European plastics industry has published a manifesto alerting officials in Brussels to the many impediments it faces, and which it hopes will influence European Union policy.

Closing the Loop on Recycling - And Making Money in the Process

November 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even in the age of recycling, forward and reverse supply chains have tended to be treated as separate disciplines. Now the world's largest retailer is partnering with major consumer goods manufacturers to help erase that distinction.

Is Compressed Natural Gas the Truck Fuel of the Future?

November 10, 2014

Patti M. Murdock, President, Clean Logistics Consulting

Supply Chains Are Only as Sustainable as Their Worst Supplier Participants

November 6, 2014

Industry Week

The road to creating user-friendly, science-backed, technology-enabled supply chains is paved with good sustainability intentions that get foiled by today's dynamic, global complexities. Achieving sustainability of scale requires involvement of the entire supply chain. To meet the needs of customers and markets, manufacturers need up-to-date and accurate information about their suppliers' materials and components.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

November 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

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