Green Initiatives

Corporate social responsibility is a “newer” term that has recently risen in popularity and importance for both companies and consumers. It’s important because it ensures that company activities are aligned with social, economic and environmental expectations. It includes the deliberate inclusion of public interest into corporate decision-making. Consumers are also interested in companies who participate in corporate social responsibility. In a recent study, it has been reported that 76% of…

Great article highlighting some of the possibilities of applications using recycled plastic bottles and HDPE back into the environment.  The full article can be found at this link: http://www.startribune.com/wonder-what-those-recycled-bottles-are-made-into-state-fair-display-will-tell-you/441766463/   ...Two years ago, the Port of Duluth-Superior had a problem. Freshwater bacteria were eating its steel ­pilings. Old growth tree lumber was a possible replacement but was hard to get, expensive and would bring maintenance problems of its own. Instead,…