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Blog Archives: April 2010

April 22, 2010

An Earth Day Riddle: How Are Teenagers Saving Gas with their iPhones?

Linda Hwang, Former Manager, Research

It’s Earth Day (or Earth Week for those of you who have been celebrating since Monday), and I’ve been thinking about companies and products that have found a niche in addressing the sustainability challenges we face today. Read more →

Topics: Consumer Products

April 2, 2010

H&M: Mainstreaming Sustainable Materials in Apparel

By Adrienne Cademenos

H&M’s Garden Collection—which features sustainable fibers throughout the line—hit stores on March 25. A bright green hang tang—including a 30-word description with a link to more information online—marks clothing made with organic cotton and linen, recycled polyester, and Tencel (an environmentally preferable organic fiber). The Garden Collection aligns with H&M’s wider commitment to organic cotton and sustainable fashion plans for 2010, and prices for the new line remain consistent with other H&M products. Read more →

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