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The Power of One: eBay

December 6, 2010 by Marc Gunther
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“The Power of One” is a series of stories about people who have made their companies more sustainable. (See yesterday’s story on UL Environment.) They can’t do it alone, of course. But by coming up with a good idea, enlisting the help of others and making persuasive arguments, one person can change a company and, sometimes, more. That... [read more]

Internet commerce: Good for the planet?

September 13, 2010 by Marc Gunther
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I’m not much of a shopper, but when I buy stuff, I prefer to do it online. I don’t like shopping malls, driving in traffic, crowded stores or dealing with “customer service” people. I do enjoy getting packages at home. Now, it turns out, there may be another reason to shop online: E-commerce is a way to help  fight climate change.... [read more]

Why eBay is a green giant

February 15, 2010 by Marc Gunther
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“These are J. Crew pants,” Amy Skoczlas Cole tells me, pointing at the gray slacks she’s wearing. “I bought them on eBay. A season old, worn once by the seller is what she told me. I’m not going to tell you what I paid for them, but I got a great deal.” This is called walking the talk. Amy is head of  the eBay Green Team and a... [read more]