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	GreenBiz.com's GreenBuzz - Published Weekly	October 17, 2005

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	Taking Care of Business Since 1936, Consumer Reports has been rating products according to quality, reliability, and all-around value on the dollar. The fact that the venerable watchdog magazine has jumped into the environmental-ratings game is a sure sign that our concept of a product’s true value -- that is, net value after deducting for such negatives as hard-to-find replacement parts, a hefty price tag, and yes, environmental impact -- has come a long way since FDR held the White House. (We certainly hope so, at any rate.) Visit the just-launched Greener Choices for energy efficiency ratings and other “eco-valuations” of consumer products for home and office. Also: Integrated waste management vs. zero waste? This Issue's Sponsor: www.csrwire.com Want to be a GreenBuzz sponsor? Click here. Headlines The Latest News on Business and the Environment Nestlé to Launch Fairtrade Coffee in U.K. Nestlé is to launch a Fairtrade certified coffee in a new sustainability initiative for smallholder coffee farmers. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report Gauges Private Sector Attitudes on Role in Society A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce report sheds light on the attitudes, experiences, and expectations of business leaders toward corporate citizenship. Johnson Controls Offers Sustainability Education Program for Business, Gov't Johnson Controls, Inc. has developed a Sustainable Energy Education and Communications (SEEC) employee training and communications program to help companies and government agencies save money by reducing energy and water and operating more sustainably. Levi Strauss Publishes List of Active Suppliers Levi Strauss & Co. has published a list of all active owned-and-operated and contract factories producing Levi's, Dockers, and Levi Strauss Signature branded products. Starbucks Honored for Recycled-Content Cup The result of more than eight years of innovative research and testing, the introduction of Starbucks recycled-content cup in early 2006 is expected to lower the company's dependence on tree fiber annually by more than five million pounds. Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more... More Headlines... Resources and Tools A Wealth of Hands-On Help Greener Choices Consumer watchdog magazine Consumer Reports launched this Web site dedicated to the environmental impact of consumer products. Ten Key Lessons from Successful Energy-Efficiency Programs Utility companies offer their tips. State Energy Efficiency Policy Index Comprehensive online database allows policy makers, state officials, advocates, and citizens to search for energy-efficiency laws by U.S. state or policy topic. More Tools... | More Web Sites... Columns and Features Insight and Inspiration from the Experts Zeroing in on Waste Integrated waste management vs. zero waste? Guy Crittenden, editor of “Solid Waste & Recycling” magazine, breaks it down. 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 I'm hearing more and more about "open source." What's that? How does it apply to business sustainability? Experts! Archive... Ask a Question: Your Name: (Optional) Your E-mail: (Optional) Send This Newsletter to Colleagues Spread the Word! Amaze Your Friends! Win Our Gratitude! Your Name: Your E-mail: Colleague's E-mail(s): Separate each address with a comma (,) View Our Privacy Policy
	Did You Know? GreenBiz.com's Mentor Center can point you to hands-on technical assistance programs that help your business -- and the environment -- thrive. Featured Program: Small Business $mart Energy Program Program provides energy efficiency technical services for small to medium-sized, for-profit businesses in Illinois. Featured Event Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Host: USC Center for Sustainable Cities Date: Nov. 11-13, 2005 Location: Los Angeles, Calif. This intensive executive education seminar aims to help management professionals meet the challenge of improving eco-performance within their organizations. Submit Your Event Our Sponsors Founding Sponsor: Major Sponsors: SUPPORT GREENBIZ! Become a sponsor or advertiser, reaching tens of thousands of businesses every week. Contact John Refo at 917-441-3955 for more information. Please e-mail content queries to the GreenBiz Editor.

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