Energy & the Environment

The Last Straw

Sep 20, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

The office supply giant Staples is selling a new product line in its Canadian stores, Step Forward Paper. The "innovation" of Step Forward is that the bu.... Read More

USA vs. China – Going for the Gold

Aug 16, 2012 at 11:08 am by admin

I have been enjoying the Olympics the last couple of weeks. Like many, I complain about all the "personal interest stories" that litter television coverage in the United S.... Read More

FSC and SFI – Complements, Supplements, or Competitors?

Jul 18, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

There are economic and ethical dimensions to our personal spending decisions. As a result of demand for products that promote particular values, consumers no.... Read More

FedEx and Sustainability Policy

May 09, 2012 at 08:31 am by admin

Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx, thinks the U.S. should "end our need for oil." Because of the oil shocks caused by the 1973 Arab oil embargo, FedEx almost folded as a startu.... Read More

Environmental Election Year Politics – Part 2

Feb 09, 2012 at 10:24 am by admin

Last month I wrote about the Keystone XL pipeline controversy. (http://www.nipimpressions.com/article/1711/keystone-xl-and-election-year-politics) My conclusion was &l.... Read More