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From the UL Environment blog

Unwrapping Consumers’ Sustainable Packaging Preferences

Last year, we gave you an update on packaging sustainability as an emerging environmental trend. This was observed when members of the UL Environment team attended Walmart Canada’s annual Sustainable Packaging Conference. We noted the level of understanding and awareness … Continue reading →

Corporate Sustainability Commitments at Rio+20

At UL Environment, we often look at sustainability at the product level by helping companies make and market greener products. That said, we understand the importance of pulling back the lens to consider broader green issues and are working with … Continue reading →

Conflict-Free Electronics?

Photo credit: RAISE Hope for Congo. Many people are aware of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Now, due to increasing awareness through such programs as Enough Project’s Raise Hope for Congo campaign, the public … Continue reading →