Environmentally-friendly trade policies should be a high priority for the administration this year.
Environmentally-friendly trade policies offer fresh opportunities to deliver benefits for American businesses and workers, provided that the administration is willing to spend some serious time and energy to see them through.
On the heels of the announcement by Wal-Mart Stores that it will push carbon out of its supply chain, the Obama administration sent new signals this month in its annual trade policy agenda that it will use some government muscle to advance a series of environmentally-friendly trade policies.
A comparison of 75 food, clothing, household and personal care items at the top six grocers found shoppers on average paid 45% more for environmentally friendly and fair trade goods.
The power of celebrity endorsement was demonstrated with the much-trumpeted launch of Emma Watson's new collection for the Fair Trade, environmentally friendly brand People Tree.
Environmentally friendly initiatives have opened trade opportunities in renewable energy, with goals of 20% of all power from renewable sources being set.
Whether you're buying a box of crackers, a bag of coffee beans or a new mattress, it's easier than ever these days to figure out whether an item is organic, fair trade or environmentally friendly.
It recommended the introduction of carbon pricing schemes, more emissions trading, and the development of environmentally friendly technologies.
Sure, venture capitalists are investing in clean tech like crazy, green mutual funds are springing up, and myriad publicly traded companies are working on environmentally friendly technologies.
HONEST TEA, like other organic beverage sellers, normally promotes its real leaves, fair trade certified tea, less sugary taste and environmentally friendly packaging.
According to Monday's announcement, eco-friendly features of the new collection include the use of 100% organic cotton, Fair Trade Certified sewing practices and a more environmentally friendly dye.
