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Mar 31, 2010 7:48 AM ET - This is the second  post in a series that examines the features a study of CSR, Community  and Leadership Development  and how it plays out in a small community in Guatemala.  There is an organizational truism that has...

Mar 30, 2010 4:00 PM ET - (3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) Santa Barbara, CA – March 30, 2010 - Be Green Packaging LLC and Genji, Inc. have introduced what they believe to be the world’s first fiber-based sushi tray line. The trays are made from Be Green’s annually renewable,...

Mar 30, 2010 2:00 PM ET - Clorox's Green Works brand is the #1 natural cleaning brand in the U.S. Its launch in January 2008 was particularly high-profile because of its unexpected partnership with the Sierra Club. Join us for our April 13 teleconference...

Mar 30, 2010 1:00 PM ET - Green businesses provide a powerful opportunity to make money and make a difference in the world, but they still need to take care of fundamentals like planning. Tim Cassidy of Green Business Plan.com works with green businesses to craft their business plan starting with a free initial consultation, and frequently finds common errors in the plans he evaluates.  Cassidy shares the top 5 secrets to create a green business plan that will help you to successfully reach your goals, and help us all in the process.  Contact:  Glenn Croston Contact Glenn at: glenn.croston@startingupgreen.com More information: http://3bl.me/7zredn

Mar 30, 2010 12:30 PM ET - Last year, a record-breaking 63.4% of the paper consumed was recovered for recycling. Not only is this the highest recovery rate ever, it exceeds the U.S. paper industry goal of 60% three years ahead of schedule. While the recovery...

Mar 30, 2010 10:30 AM ET - TOPIC: Understanding Stakeholder Engagement with Web 2.0 Technology Plenary Session 3 at CSR and Social Media 2010 WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:45 am WHERE: Toronto Priority Code 3BL1 Featuring:Debbie Baxter, Vice-President, Corporate Sustainability and Facilities Management, and Chief Sustainability Officer, LoyaltyOneMonica Da Ponte, Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Employee Engagement, WWF-Canada Recognizing an opportunity to support organizations’ internal sustainability capabilities with social media tools, WWF Canada launched its Living Planet @ Work program. Monica Da Ponte will describe how The Living Planet @ Work program targets the workplace community and leverages social media tools, including a community website and a wiki, to engage, motivate, and educate participants. Debbie Baxter will discuss how LoyaltyOne, operator of AIR MILES Reward Program, North America’s largest loyalty program, is participating in the WWF Canada Living Planet @ Work program and using social media tools to enhance its sustainability program and implement even greater conservation practices company-wide. For more information on this session, or to see a copy of the full agenda, please visit our web site, or contact Joel Elliott at elliott@conferenceboard.ca. Please quote priority code 3BL1 when registering. CBC5645

Mar 30, 2010 9:30 AM ET - Some days it seems as hard as parting the Red Sea. Many times I feel like I’ve been wandering in the desert for 40 years. We could all use a Moses type leader to make it through, or...

Mar 30, 2010 7:00 AM ET - One of the greatest strengths of an ethics hotline is the ability of employees to raise a concern anonymously, without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Given here are recommendations on a whistleblower protection policy that should be appended to company policy or ethics code communication.

Mar 29, 2010 4:10 PM ET - Paperless is a buzz word that is gaining momentum.  It is one of those sustainability concepts that is a bit easier to grasp...

Mar 29, 2010 1:35 PM ET - After all the energy audits and establishing sustainable business strategies have been done, don’t forget to include your Web site. Corporate sustainability managers are looking to use the company Web site to communicate and engage with key...

Mar 29, 2010 12:30 PM ET - I was reading about the plight of the federally endangered Whooping Cranes of the Central Flyway the other day. These amazing five foot tall birds with seven foot wing spans migrate between Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park and the Aransas...

Mar 29, 2010 12:00 PM ET - (3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) On April 1st in the Toronto MaRS Discovery District Auditorium, Canadian business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and investors will come together to explore what sustainable business means in practice at...