Eco-Friendly

Here are three products that will promote sustainability without sacrificing style, convenience or functionality.

In this webinar, we'll discuss how important it is to work with responsible, credible suppliers in order to protect your customers.  

Learn about:
-    Hard Goods product testing and associated regulations such as CPSIA
-    FDA regulations regarding cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs
-    The nuances of claims such as eco-friendly and made-in-the-USA
-    And more!

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Earth Day is almost here. Are you and your clients ready to go for the green on April 22?

Post Superstorm-Sandy, more entrepreneurs are reappraising climate change and taking a closer look at sustainability.

These seven emerging trends in "greening" your business are expected to gain momentum this year, according to the recent "State of Green Business 2013" report by sustainability strategist Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com with Trucost, a London-based research firm focusing on environmental resources and sustainability.

1. Businesses are measuring their "natural capital" and factoring it into financial decisions. 
Natural capital refers to environmental resources. Consideration of the natural capital that companies consume in the course of doing business is moving from university halls to boardrooms.

Econscious Apparel, one of the imprintable apparel industry's most "green" brands, announced that it will partner with leading wholesale apparel distributor Broder Bros Co. to distribute the company's full line nationally effective January 2013.

Whether you want to believe it or not, the weather impacts the ability for business to get done. One look at Facebook during Hurricane Sandy illustrated just how disruptive the storm was to industry firms.

The Federal Trade Commission updated its "Green Guide" on Monday which governs the marketing of eco-friendly products, including claims made on packaging, use of green terminology, and third-party certifications in advertising.

Wright Choice Promotions recently relocated to new offices in Phoenix, Ariz. In addition to the move, the company also announced two new hires.

"Green." "Eco-friendly." "Sustainable." There are a lot of products claiming to be safe for the environment, but what do all those terms mean? Learn that and more in tomorrow's free webinar from Norwood & BIC Graphic.

The International OEKO-TEX Association has announced that Nicole Bassett, director of sustainability at prAna, will speak at its "The Next 20" textile industry event on November 14.