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TransFair USA Opens Factory Standard for Public Comment

TransFair USA, is the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified products in the United States, will begin certifying cotton clothing, bed and bath products for Fair Trade Certification in 2010.

How Companies Are Investing in Sustainability


Investing in Sustainability: Shades of Green

By Brandi McManus

Half of Consumers Still Willing to Pay More for Green Products


Nearly seven in ten Americans (67%) agree that "even in tough economic times, it is important to purchase products with social and environmental benefits" - and half say they are still willing to pay more for them, according to a new survey.

Green Product Purchasing Up for Fifth Straight Year

green products continue to gain traction despite the current recession, according to the latest IRI Times & Trends Report tracking purchasing trends in the consumer packaged goods industry.

One in Four Consumers Boycott Ethically Challenged Companies


One in seven consumers (14%) have decided not to buy from a company with a poor reputation for environmental responsibility, and almost a quarter consider a company’s ethics before making a purchase, according to a new U.K. survey.

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42% of Execs Say Green Practices Help Edge Out Competitors


Better than one in three U.S. business leaders say their companies' green efforts give them a leg up on the competition, according to a new survey conducted by Zogby International for Cisco.

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Report: Sustainability Efforts Require Individual Leadership


Companies that put a single person in charge of sustainability programs are much more likely to get their employees behind the effort, according to a new survey of HR execs.

I Heard You're a Great Lover

What makes a bonfire brand? The answer is quite simple: It’s about inspiring folks in an authentic manner to join your conversation and become your evangelists.

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