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  • California wants green buildings

    As mentioned last Friday, California's Building Standards Commission adopted the first statewide green building standards in the US which will become mandatory in 2010. The new building standards aim to reduce energy use in building structures by 15% more than current standards; reduce water usage...
    Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-21-2008

  • Greenwashing doesn't wash

    Goodyear found that out when the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) forced the company to apologize to its customers for misleading them on the environmental benefits of Goodyear's Eagle LS2000 range of tires. Goodyear also has to offer partial refund of the tire's purchase...
    Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-02-2008

  • Are you buying really green products?

    How will consumers know if they're just being greenwashed when buying eco-friendly, sustainable and ethical products and services? Some say labels and third-party certification, such as this newly launched Green Registry Eco-friendly seal could help. Others argue that even third party certifications...
    Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-11-2008

  • CVS washes off toxic toiletries

    I'm off tomorrow attending a big cosmetic chemicals suppliers show in New Jersey . It seems that more chemical players are offering new natural-based ingredients for cosmetics and toiletries this year. I'll let you know how it goes and with that note, I'll leave this news about major drugstore...
    Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-12-2008
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