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GREENBUZZ for November 1, 2004

Taking Care of Business A pair of reports released last week added oomph to the ever-expanding business case for corporate emissions reduction, but don't take our word for it. The World Resources Institute's "A Climate of Innovation: Northeast Business Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gases" lets the numbers do the talking with in-depth case studies from Citigroup, Staples, and General Electric. Want more? The just-formed U.K. coalition The Climate Group is already making a name for itself with the encouragingly titled "Carbon Down, Profits Up," a roundup of how five big-name corporations saved a whopping $5.5 billion combined through their emissions-reduction efforts. Also: We love Throwplace.com! If you're looking to unload unwanted items from your office-supply shelves, this Web site is a great place to start. Headlines The Latest News on Business and the Environment Study Finds Sustainability a 'High Priority' for Employees The most recent Steelcase Workplace Index Survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation provides a glimpse at environmental perceptions in the workplace. California Waste Board Launches Green Hotels Program The California Integrated Waste Management Board has introduced a new initiative designed to encourage travelers to stay at "green hotels" -- hospitality establishments that save energy, water, and resources, and divert waste from landfill disposal through environmentally friendly business practices. Interface Celebrates Nearly 60 Million Pounds of Reclaimed Carpet The company recently announced that nearly 60 million pounds of carpet has been reclaimed since 1995 through ReEntry, its aggressive carpet-reclamation program. New Report Documents Profitable Corporate Actions to Slow Global Warming A new report from the World Resources Institute highlights corporate actions to slow global warming at today's Consolidated Edison's Environmental Excellence Forum. BT Secures World's Biggest Green Energy Deal The world's largest green energy contract has been announced by BT in a move that was welcomed by Government and described by nonprofit organization the Climate Group as "globally significant." Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more... More Headlines... Resources and Tools A Wealth of Hands-On Help Throwplace.com The 'Internet's landfill alternative' offers an online market where individuals, nonprofits, and businesses can exchange excess goods and surplus inventory free of charge. Carbon Down, Profits Up Report details how five major corporations saved a combined $5.5 billion and each lowered their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60%. Cleaner and Greener Emissions Reduction Calculator Illustrates how reducing energy consumption at your home or business can cut emissions and save money. More Tools... | More Web Sites... Columns and Features Insight and Inspiration from the Experts Fight Global Warming with Your Knife and Fork We can help fight global warming three times a day by making a few simple changes in our eating habits. By Elysa Hammond 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...