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PALM OIL   |  Comment

World Wildlife Fund to Rate Palm Oil Buyers

Palm oil buyers should get ready for a thorough inspection from the World Wildlife Fund, which plans on evaluating the world's biggest palm oil purchasers for a "buyer's scorecard". The scorecard will reveal which ...READ»

Hitler, September 11th and Examples of Inept Brand Management

Companies are testing the boundaries when it comes to brand promotion in an attempt of find a balance between shocking and downright offensive. READ»

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In Advertising, Stupidity Can Win You Awards [UPDATED]

The World Wildlife Fund condemns an award-winning ad proposal from DDB Brazil, which name-checked both September 11 and the Indian Ocean Tsunami.READ»

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World Forestry Congress

Every year, the loggers and farmers of the world chop and burn an area of forest the size of New York State. That's bad news for the creatures who live in those woods, but it's also grim for the rest of us: Deforestation accounts for ...READ»

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Rumor Mill: Is IKEA Entering the Eco-Friendly Car Market?

We already know that IKEA is debuting a line of solar-powered lights; could the Swedish giant actually enter the eco-friendly car market?READ»

the worlds first zero carbon city

hi,find this interesting reading which i came across recently;   ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi Starts Work on US $22 Billion Zero-Carbon City Abu Dhabi today broke ground on Masdar City, the world’s first zero-carbon, ...READ»

Support of Non profit organizations or social service organizations are best source for developing nations

nonprofit organizations whose main goal or objective is to dedicate themselves and to promote end to end social service activities and programs for society.READ»

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The Underwater Cabinet Meeting and 5 Other Global Warming PR Stunts

The Maldives government pulled the ultimate global warming PR stunt this past weekend when it held a cabinet meeting on the sea floor. The stunt, meant to highlight the issues facing the lowest-lying country on Earth, received ...READ»

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Introduction to the Digital Influence in Social Cause Report

Charitable giving has been on the decline since the onset of the recession. Total US gifts and pledges decreased 5.7% on an inflation-adjusted basis to $308 billion in 2008 according to Giving USA Foundation. More than half of charities are experiencing a downturn in contributions so far this year compared to the same time in 2008, according to an informal poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In the face of...READ»

Life/Work - Issue 37

"There is a disturbing imbalance today between giving and getting."READ»

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Toyota "Terrorizes" Consumers With Creepy E-mail Campaign, Faces Lawsuit

If you thought someone was stalking you, wouldn't you want to buy a Toyota Matrix? A bizarre "terror marketing campaign" for the vehicle, produced by Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles and creative studio Mekanism, harassed consumers ...READ»

Illustration by lorenzo Petrantoni
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Fast Company Recommended Events October 2009

October MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN       01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 ...READ»

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Environment and Animals Intersect as Nature’s Cause

More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of the natural world and the human impact on our planet. This discussion is growing politically, economically and culturally. The emergence of planetary cause, inclusive of animals and the environment, is being fueled online. While United Way and the Salvation Army may lead the way in total dollars...READ»

Annette Lode

Katrina, the Media, and Corporate Social Responsibility

On this third anniversary of Katrina, and in Gustav’s wake, we see the power of the media to engage us in bearing witness. Reporters bring the stories into our homes. Anderson Cooper stirred our minds and hearts with his candor ...READ»

Furniture is Style, Not Fashion

One of Britain's top furniture companies has arrived stateside this week, as Mark Wilkinson opened his first American showroom in New York on Thursday. Located at 7 Hanover Square in the Financial District, the luxury ...READ»

The 3 Basic Steps To Create Trust Through Corporate Social Responsibility

If business wants to regain the public’s trust, they’re going to have to be trustworthy, and employees are the key. Here are three basic steps to engage your employees, build social capital, and win stakeholder trust. There's a lot here, so take your time with it, read it in pieces, and as always, share your thoughts and insights.READ»

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Power to the People

AES is big, rich - and unlike any company you've ever seen. It builds power plants by handing power to workers on the front lines. Its radical business model has worked wonders in the United States. Can it also work in Hungary, China, and Brazil?READ»