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GREENBUZZ for October 11, 2004

Taking Care of Business With more office workers taking advantage of telecommuting and "flex-work" programs, a growing number of environmentally conscious employees must take on the purchasing decisions for a greener office of one. This week, our intrepid Green Skeptic, columnist Scott Edward Anderson, writes about his own attempt to set up a greener home office -- and his renewed appreciation for office managers everywhere. Also this week: We love "Hospitable Climates," an informative Web site catering to U.K. restaurants that save money through energy efficiency and emissions reduction. Great tips and tools for the hospitality industry! Headlines The Latest News on Business and the Environment Shaw and Siemens Launch First U.S. Waste Carpet-to-Energy Project According to its developers, the new process for converting carpet and wood manufacturing waste into steam energy will lower plant emissions, reduce the amount of post-manufacturing carpet waste in landfills, and save Shaw's Dalton, Georgia, plant up to $2.5 million per year. Analysts at Socially Responsible Investment Firms Urge Stronger Corporate Reporting An unprecedented coalition of analysts at 17 socially responsible investment firms is urging traded companies around the world to meet a higher standard of reporting on corporate governance, environmental, labor, and other key issues. Canon Establishes Worldwide Emissions-Reduction Goals Targeting 20% reduction of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of sales by 2006, Canon has established a worldwide campaign to minimize its environmental impact. Climate Trust to Buy Carbon from Reduced Diesel Pollution at Truck Stops The Climate Trust says it will spend up to $2.2 million to address one of the West Coast's most serious air pollution problems: the emissions from diesel trucks idling at truck stops. Norm Thompson Outfitters Newest Inductee to the Green Mail Hall of Fame The nonprofit Center for a New American Dream commends Norm Thompson for consuming natural resources wisely and efficiently. Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more... More Headlines... Resources and Tools A Wealth of Hands-On Help Hospitable Climates Offers tools and information for U.K. hospitality industry on cost-cutting through energy efficiency and emissions reduction. Maine Forestry Carbon Calculator Tool does an excellent job of describing the major components of carbon accounting for forestry mitigation projects -- regardless of where they may be located. Methane Capture and Use -- Waste Management Workbook Online workbook offers extensive information on methane capture and use for waste managers. More Tools... | More Web Sites... Columns and Features Insight and Inspiration from the Experts Working Greener from Home 'Green Skeptic' columnist Scott Edward Anderson creates his own greener home office -- and develops a deepening respect for office managers. Wanna write for GreenBiz?Let us know if you'd like to write a guest column or feature reflecting your experiences or opinions in the environmental business world. Send a brief query to Editor@greenbiz.com | Read our editorial guidelines More Columns... | More Features... Ask the Experts! Your Questions Answered What is a "non-governmental organization" (NGO)? Experts! Archive...