American computer technology company Dell has just announced its “Progress Made Real” initiative in hopes to increase sustainability efforts. The centerpiece of the company's new climate change plan is to source 75 percent of the power for all of its facilities from renewables … [Read more...] about Computer tech giant Dell pledges to make greener electronics over the next decade
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Heineken is saying goodbye to plastic beer holders and shrink wraps
The premium beer seller, Heineken, has officially announced it will replace plastic ring-holders and shrinkwrap from its products in all UK facilities. By replacing the old plastic holders with a recycled cardboard holder, the company hopes to remove 500 tonnes of plastic from … [Read more...] about Heineken is saying goodbye to plastic beer holders and shrink wraps
Beer giant Carlsberg unveils world’s first paper beer bottle
As the world’s largest consumer-goods companies work to reduce their environmental impact amid pressure from shoppers, Danish beer giant Carlsberg has recently unveiled designs for what it claims is the world’s first paper beer bottle, made with sustainable and recyclable wood … [Read more...] about Beer giant Carlsberg unveils world’s first paper beer bottle
The Optimist View: An Emissary Conversation – The Business of Doing Good
By The Optimist Daily Team “If you want to predict the future, the best way is to create it.” - Rinaldo Brutoco This weekend we began to create our future as Optimist Daily readers and Emissaries by hosting our inaugural Optimist Daily Emissary Conversation. We know as … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: An Emissary Conversation – The Business of Doing Good
Microsoft experiment shows the end may be near for the 40 hour work week
Research into human productivity has led many small companies to adopt revolutionary 4 day work weeks. Lately, Microsoft has been testing out the theory on a massive corporate scale. In an initiative called, "Work Life Choice Challenge", Microsoft employees in Japan were given … [Read more...] about Microsoft experiment shows the end may be near for the 40 hour work week
