It is now becoming increasingly common for retailers to choose to sell green products and choose to carry out green practices. The companies that are participating in this trend towards sustainability in all sectors are the ones that have shown better-than-average growth in annual sales. A study was conducted by Retail Systems Research and they […]
Retailers Are Embracing Green Products and Practices
July 23rd, 2009EcoFinder App For iPhone Users Encourages Recycling Efforts
July 22nd, 2009What did people do before there was an iPhone app for just about every aspect of life? There are iPhone apps for virtual lighters and a “Hold On” app (an app that allows you to see how long you can keep your thumb on the Hold button without moving it). All-in-all there is an app […]
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Wal-Mart Becomes Eco-Friendly
July 21st, 2009Wal-Mart, one of the largest retailers in the world, announced via webcast and conference call with bloggers and journalists that they are going to begin their sustainability efforts. Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke announced that Wal-Mart would take into consideration everything from recycling to packaging. Duke also spoke of Wal-Mart’s Zero Waste Initiative in which each […]
Reminder: Old Cell Phones Can Still Dial 911
July 16th, 2009In Canada, there have been many accidental calls to emergency 911 dispatchers. As a result, Canadian officials are asking parents to remove the batteries from old cell phones if they choose to give an old cell phone to their child as a toy. Cell phone providers are required to allow deactivated cell phones to access […]