You’ll remember the hoopla that ensued following the launch of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in New Zealand, with the entry of transport fuels, electricity and industry in July. But, how effective has it been so far and how do we compare with other countries? The Greenhouse Policy Coalition ... keep reading
Written by Celsias Team in October 2010, about Accreditation, Agriculture & Food, Climate Change, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, ETS, Industry & Business (1 comment)
In 2007, UK retailer Marks & Spencer launched a sustainability plan—a plan Jonathon Porritt called a “new benchmark” for major retailers. Plan A (“because there is no Plan B”) is a hundred point plan for the company, its suppliers, and its customers. In a nutshell, it sets out 100 commitments ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in October 2010, about Accreditation, Agriculture & Food, Branding, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economics, Emissions, Sustainability
The rise of locavores (those who choose to eat locally grown/produced food) and the slow food movement are responses to the old adage “we are what we eat.” A vital ingredient in the new wave of food consciousness is control: we want to know about what we consume. Global ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in September 2010, about Agriculture & Food, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Industry & Business, Innovation, Technology
It’s all too easy to take fore granted the process involved in the production of clothing, prior to it sitting pretty on your body. In a bid to provide track the value chain of its clothing, in 2008, Icebreaker introduced an internal label bearing a Baa code, which can ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in August 2010, about Accreditation, Agriculture & Food, Branding, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Industry & Business, Innovation, Sustainability
Every business wants to create a deep connection with its customers. Trade Aid’s transparent communication creates a compelling reason for customers to return.Fair Trade stores offer a compelling and straightforward benefit to their customers – buy this product here and now and help the lives of others far away ... keep reading
Written by The Next Plays in August 2010, about Agriculture & Food, Art & Culture, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economics, Finance & Money, Industry & Business
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Painting the town greener Resene is painting the town greener with the extension of the Resene PaintWise paint and paint ... more »
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InterfaceNZ Ltd. is a 100% locally owned company that specializes in Commercial flooring products. It is best known for its ... more »
