Seventh Generation And Poet Koyczan Call For Toxin-Free Generation

Seventh Generation partnered with Canadian poet Shane Koyczan to launch a marketing campaign seeking to promote a toxin-free generation. Koyczan's composition, "A Poem for a Toxin-Free Generation," highlights the campaign described by the manufacturer of plant-based household cleaners and personal care products as a fight for the future of the planet. Seventh Generation also introduced seven tips on how to live a life that is more toxin free, which include opening all windows at least once a week and avoiding recycling receipts.

"Seventh Generation and award-winning Canadian poet Shane Koyczan invite Canadians to join the Campaign for a Toxin-Free Generation", CNW, May 08, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Demands Stronger Sustainability And Human Rights Commitment From Suppliers

Johnson & Johnson said it plans to expand its sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts. According to the company's 2012 Citizenship & Sustainability report, it aims to establish sustainability criteria and strengthen its human rights policies in dealing with its suppliers. With an annual spend of $30 billion on manufacturing supplies, Johnson & Johnson said 41 percent of its strategic suppliers had at least two sustainability goals as of December 2012. Also, 76 percent of purchasing professionals have been trained on human rights by the end of 2012, the report says.

"Johnson & Johnson to boost sustainability", Supply Management , May 04, 2013

WEC Recognizes Unilever's Sustainability Achievements, To Present Sustainability Gold Medal To Consumer Goods Giant

The World Environment Center said it will present the 2013 Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to Unilever during the sustainability advocacy group's WEC Gold Medal Gala in Washington, D.C. Former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa p. Jackson will present the award, which recognizes the consumer goods company's sustainability efforts and achievements as represented by the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. Unilever CEO Paul Polman said the award validates the company's "business model for sustainable, equitable growth."

"Unilever to Receive the World Environment Center’s 2013 Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development", 3BL Media, May 09, 2013

Waitrose Overhauls Its Food Packages To Reduce Packaging Waste

British supermarket chain Waitrose announced it is trimming packaging by half over the next three years, compared to 2005. Three major changes to its product lines will help the retailer achieve its packaging goals, saving nearly 100 tons a year. The prepared meals line has been relaunched with narrower sleeves; aluminum trays are now lacquered to give an earthenware appearance for cooking and serving; and the snacks and sandwiches line has been relaunched with larger clear windows on sandwiches to allow better visibility.

"Waitrose to halve its packaging", News release, Waitrose, May 02, 2013