GREENBUZZ for January 4, 2005
Taking Care of Business
Our New Year's hangovers are still killing us, but we couldn't resist the opportunity for one final send-off of 2004. This week, GreenBiz founder Joel Makower looks back at the big headlines and major trends of the year. Was it the SEC, UPS, HSBC, or MBAs that was the most important acronym of 2004? You be the judge.
Also: What's up with all those EH&S conferences? Our experts weigh in.
Headlines
The Latest News on Business and the Environment
 | 'Ethical Consumerism' Soars Toward £25 Billion
The growth in ethical consumerism in the U.K. is soaring and is now worth £24.7 billion ($43.3 billion) a year, according to the annual Co-operative Bank Ethical Purchasing Index.
| | U.S. Organic Cotton Production Drops Despite Increasing Product Sales
U.S. organic cotton production in 2003 dropped to less than half that recorded for 2001, says the Organic Trade Association.
| | New Tool Helps Managers Justify Environmental Compliance Costs
A new tool may help compliance managers articulate the economic advantages of their environment, health, and safety programs.
| | Giant Eagle Becomes First LEED-Certified Supermarket in the U.S.
Supermarket retailer Giant Eagle, Inc. has become the nation's first grocer to operate a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified supermarket at one of its locations in Northeastern Ohio.
| | Prius Success Drives Toyota's Environmental Performance
Building on the success of the second-generation gasoline-electric Prius, Toyota has continued to make progress managing environmental issues across the life cycle of automobile design, production, sales, distribution, and recycling.
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Resources and Tools
A Wealth of Hands-On Help
| Investor Guide to Climate Risk
Online guide identifies ten key action steps for plan sponsors and fund managers as well as the companies in which they invest.
| | Energy Saving Tips
U.S. DOE's consumer-friendly portal to detailed energy saving information from various federal agencies.
| | Climate Analysis Indicators Tool
Easy access to national, regional, and global data on greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-relevant indicators.
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Columns and Features
Insight and Inspiration from the Experts
| | Top Green Business Stories of 2004
GreenBiz founder and environmental blogger Joel Makower's top-ten list of 2004 stories reflects the year's significant trends in green business.
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