July 30, 2012
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	Curing the Disengaged Workforce Epidemic According to a recent Gallup study, Americans as a whole feel worse about their jobs – and their work environments – than ever before. Brands that are imbued with authenticity and a noble purpose are the stuff that will help cure this pandemic and restore pride and spirit to the American worker. Read More...

ALSO THIS WEEK Office Depot Debuts EPEAT Labeling at Portland Store An Office Depot store in Portland, OR, is the first retailer in the U.S. to feature extensively the new consumer-facing product labels created by the Electronics Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). The new EcoSense label brings EPEAT ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze directly to shoppers in the store. Read More... Extended Producer Responsibility Could Help Save $11 Billion in Recyclable Material American business should stop throwing away billions of dollars of valuable, recyclable packaging materials, according to a new report by advocacy group As You Sow. A new report highlights how the United States' lagging packaging recycling rates result in serious market inefficiencies and unnecessary strain on the economy and environment. Read More... AT&T, Sprint Lead US Telecoms in Sustainability AT&T leads the U.S. telecoms market in sustainable customer offerings and Sprint in corporate sustainability performance, according to a new study from Verdantix. "The US telecoms sector needs to get a better grip on the energy and environmental challenges facing their future growth plans," commented Verdantix Senior Manager, Janet Lin. Read More... EPA, P&G Collaborate on Sustainability Analysis Tool for Bounty, Charmin & Puffs Procter & Gamble and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to develop new tools to optimize sustainability improvements for P&G's tissue and towel products. Read More... Do you want to share your insights, observations and points of view regularly with the readers of SB Business Weekly? To be considered as a contributor, please email our editorial department with your relevant credentials, several column ideas and 1 writing sample. Please review our editorial guidelines before submitting.       Solution Providers:                       Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.                       Terms of Use      Privacy      Unsubscribe     Contact     This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2012