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Firms discuss waste, packaging, accountability
CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 5 p.m. ET) -- Because of high public visibility, beverage firms that use plastic bottles often find themselves at the center of the packaging waste controversy and under pressure to address sustainability concerns. But while doing that, some are not losing sight of the broader picture.
Nestlé expecting sustainability-savvy suppliers
CHICAGO (Nov. 21, 4:15 p.m. ET) -- There are a lot of things companies can do that create an appearance of being green and sustainable. But Nestlé Waters North America´s Kim Jeffery wants to do things that actually enhance sustainability and the environment.
Get green before it gets you, speaker advises
CHICAGO (Nov. 20, 1:50 p.m. ET) -- When it comes to doing something with sustainability and climate change, “No is not an option.” That was the message that keynote speaker Andrew Winston, founder of Winston Eco-Strategies, delivered at Sustain ’08 in Chicago.
Coke recycling plant to open this month
CHICAGO (Nov. 10, 4:55 p.m. ET) -- The joint venture food-grade PET recycling plant of Coca-Cola Co. and United Resource Recovery Corp. will begin operations later this month when the first of two 50-million pound lines starts up in Spartanburg, S.C. Scott Vitters, director of sustainable packaging at Coca-Cola, revealed the plans at the Sustain ´08 conference in Chicago.
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