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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY MAGAZINE – October 1, 2012 – When I decided to dedicate my life to protecting the environment through groups like Riverkeeper, NRDC, and the Waterkeeper Alliance, I considered recycling a small and slightly … MORE
As You Sow: Promoting Recycling One Company at a Time
1-800-RECYCLING.COM – August 9, 2012 – The nonprofit’s work promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility, challenging some of the world’s biggest brands to recycle more effectively.
Update: Study Shows Landfilled Resources Worth Billions
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Advocacy Group Says US Needs Mandated Producer Responsibility Program
PLASTICS NEWS – July 18, 2012 – A new report from the environmental and social responsibility advocacy group As You Sow says that U.S. packaging companies “lag behind their global peers” in taking responsibility for … MORE
Unfinished Business: The Case for Extended Producer Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging
In Unfinished Business: The Case for Extended Producer Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging, As You Sow describes how extended producer responsibility would boost the U.S. packaging recycling rates and transform how recycling is funded.
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Some Kraft Foods Shareholders Want Company to Increase Recycling
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Shareholders Ask Kraft Foods to Increase Recycling
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – May 25, 2012 – Shareholders asked Kraft Foods at the annual meeting to take responsibility for post-consumer packaging, which will divert millions of tons of recyclables from landfills.
McDonald’s Coffe Cups Getting a Recyclable Makeover
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McDonald’s Tests Out Ditching Polystyrene Cups in 2000 Stores
TREEHUGGER – March 21, 2012 – Baby steps towards cleaning up part of an often dirty business, fast food chains: McDonald’s has responded to a 2011 shareholder resolution, and is testing whether it can do … MORE
Beverage Industry Recycling Gets a Report Card for 2011
WHOLE FOODS MAGAZINE – October 30, 2011 – A close examination of the U.S. beverage industry’s collective efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle reveals many divergent trends.
Clear Channel’s ‘Green is Good’ Announces “Sustainability Superstar” Roster of Guests for Current Season
BUSINESSWIRE – October 27, 2011 – The Clear Channel produced “Green is Good” radio show has announced its “sustainability all‐star” roster of guests for the remainder of the fall season of 2011, revealing a broad … MORE
Corporate Recycling Report: How Do Your Companies Measure Up?
MOXY VOTE – August 31, 2011 – A few weeks ago, one of our Advocates, As You Sow, published their third annual report on U.S. corporate beverage recycling practices. “Waste & Opportunity 2011” is As … MORE
Nestle Waters Ranks Highest in Recycling Study
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Major Beverage Companies Are Ready to Take Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging
POPSOP – August 22, 2011 – A new report assessing corporate progress on recycling released by shareholder advocacy group As You Sow revealed that several major U.S. beverage brands‐ are ready to support new laws…
Which Beverage Makers Support Recycling?
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Pepsi, Coke Get B- for Recycling Initiatives
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Coca-Cola and Nestle Waters on Board for US Recycling Laws
BEVERAGE DAILY – August 18, 2011 – Beverage giants Coca-Cola and Nestlé Waters will take responsibility for collection and recycling of post-consumer beverage packaging if the US passes new laws requiring them to do so, … MORE
Report: Beverage Makers Sip Sustainability Strategy
SMART PLANET – August 15, 2011 – Shareholder advocacy group As You Sow has released its third report about recycling policies in the beverage industry since 2006, and its major theme is this: more industry … MORE
Coca-Cola and Nestle Show Signs of Support for Improved Recycling Laws
TREEHUGGER – August 12, 2011 – Of the 224 billion beverage containers sold in the U.S. every year, only about 29 percent are recycled. Companies have been blamed in the past for not doing more … MORE
Coca-Cola, Nestle Finally Accept End-of-Life Product Stewardship
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS.COM – August 12, 2011 – After decades of pressure to do so, Coca‐Cola and Nestlé Waters North America say they will take responsibility for collecting and recycling used bottles and cans, if states … MORE
Major Beverage Companies Willing to Take Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging, Study Finds
BEVNET – August 8, 2011 – Several major U.S. beverage brands would support new laws making producers financially responsible for collection and recycling of post-consumer beverage packaging, according to a new report assessing corporate progress … MORE
RELEASE: Major Beverage Companies Willing to Take Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging, Study Finds
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE- August 10, 2011 – Several major U.S. beverage brands would support new laws making producers financially responsible for collection and recycling of post-consumer beverage packaging, according to a new report … MORE
Coca-Cola, Nestle Finally Accept End-of-Life Product Stewardship
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS.COM – August 12, 2011 – After decades of pressure to do so, Coca‐Cola and Nestlé Waters North America say they will take responsibility for collecting and recycling used bottles and cans, if states … MORE
As You Sow Pushes McDonald’s, Target
RESOURCE RECYCLING – July 7, 2011 – As You Sow, a group that seeks corporate accountability through shareholder advocacy, has announced the results of some its recent campaigns.
Packaging Makeovers Pick Up Pace, Priority
SMART PLANET – May 3, 2011 – Noticed two items of interest in the past week when it comes to the development of enhanced sustainability practices for consumer goods packaging. First, Proctor & Gamble has … MORE
RELEASE: Shareholder Resolutions Ask Major Packaged Goods Companies to Adopt Extended Producer Responsibility
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – April 28, 2011 – The shareholder advocacy group As You Sow will file shareholder resolutions this week with consumer packaged goods giants Procter ^ Gamble (P&G) and General Mills … MORE
Engagement Seeks to Increase Recycling of Consumer Products and Packaging
SOCIAL FUNDS – April 15, 2011 – As You Sow wins commitments from three major bottlers to adopt Extended Producer Responsibility policies, and expands its engagement to include other major consumer product companies.
Hot Ballots This Week
MOXY VOTE BLOG – April 11, 2011 – This past week, the new ballots on Moxy Vote had quite a diverse selection of shareholder resolutions.
Starbucks Cup Recycling: What’s the Holdup?
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Waste & Opportunity: U.S. Beverage Container Recycling Scorecard and Report
As You Sow’s third scorecard and report on beverage container recycling evaluates new and ongoing efforts by beverage producers to reduce source materials, create recyclable product packaging, and increase container recovery rates. MORE
Not a Peet’s Peep from Starbucks at Annual Meeting
THE SEATTLE TIMES – March 23, 2011 – For all the hype and glamour, Starbucks’ shareholders meeting Wednesday came down to this: a recap of the past 40 years, a look at the chain’s already … MORE
Pressing Starbucks to Follow Through on Recycling Commitments
TRIPLE PUNDIT – March 21, 2011 – How would you feel if a company publicly promised to reduce reliance on disposable paper cups but then didn’t set up a way to track its progress?
PepsiCo: World’s First 100 Percent Plant-Based, Renewably Sourced PET Bottle
EXAMINER.COM – March 15, 2011 – The bottle is said to be made from materials such as switch grass, pine bark and corn husks, and plans for the future include orange peels, potato peels, oat … MORE
PepsiCo to Launch 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle in 2012
PACKWORLD.COM – March 15, 2011 – Made entirely from bio‐based raw materials, the ‘green’ bottle mimics the properties of PET and is fully recyclable.
PepsiCo Announces a Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Bottle
INVENTORSPOT – March 15, 2011 – PepsiCo unveiled today their latest step toward a greener planet‐‐a 100 percent renewable PET plastic bottle.
PepsiCo Develops 100 Percent Plant-Based, Renewably Sourced PET Bottle
PACKAGING DIGEST – March 15, 2011 – PepsiCo has invented a PET plastic bottle made entirely from fully renewable resources.
New Battleground in Beverage Wars: Sustainable Packaging
SMART PLANET – March 15, 2011 – Not to be outdone by its arch‐rival, The Coca‐Cola Co., beverage giant PepsiCo has developed a “green” bottle that is designed to be recyclable AND that is made … MORE
Heinz Adopts Coca-Cola PlantBottles
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER – February 24, 2011 – Starting this summer, Heinz ketchup will be appearing in plant‐based bottles developed by Coke.
Starbucks’ Cup Dilemma
FAST COMPANY – Oct. 20, 2010 – “What are you going to do about this damn cup?” A story of Starbucks and the limits of corporate sustainability.
RELEASE: FTC to Mandate Mercury Warnings on Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – October 06, 2010 – The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ruling on mercury labeling will require all compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) manufacturers to provide information on proper handling and cleanup … MORE
