The Lowdown of Labeling

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By Valerie Kosheleff Still unsure what “natural”, “biodegradable”, “compostable” or “ecofriendly” truly mean?  No worries, so is everyone else.  Fortunately, 2011 shows great promise for integrity in environmental labeling. Not only has the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) taken steps this past year to revise its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (called Green…

California’s Cap-and-Trade 101

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By Valerie Kosheleff California Air Resources Board (CARB) moves forward this month by approving a Draft Resolution to the Cap-and-Trade rulemaking.  Cap-and-Trade, also called Emissions Trading, in California is part of the state’s 2006 landmark climate change legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 32. Cap-and-Trade is only one component of AB 32, but is perhaps the least…

Sandy Feet Events

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Sandy Feet Events, the premiere athletic and social events company in San Diego, was started by owner Rachel Hiner.  What makes Sandy Feet Events stand out as the best events company in town is a combination of Rachel’s experience in this industry (co-founder Sun Strides Foundation) and the commitment to sponsoring events with a conscience. …

LA Bans Plastic Bags

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a measure to ban plastic bags at grocery stores and other shops in unincorporated Los Angeles County areas. The goal of the ordinance is to get people to use their reusable bags. It applies to grocery stores, drug stores, liquor stores and convenience stores. Customers would no…