Designed for business decision makers, SmartBrief on Sustainability is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter that provides the latest news and information about the future of sustainable business.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/sustainability/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/sustainability?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/sustainability?sb_code=rssen-us19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D450A659B-A7C6-4B76-BEE0-F6739FE027DF%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D450A659B-A7C6-4B76-BEE0-F6739FE027DF%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Los Angeles City Council has approved a preliminary ban on plastic grocery bags in supermarkets, convenience stores and r -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTSetting the Examplehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D17209F14-E73E-4DE3-B669-8A52A446EC97%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D17209F14-E73E-4DE3-B669-8A52A446EC97%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSince 2011, Microsoft has required its key suppliers to use the Global Reporting Initiative's reporting tools to explain the  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTCreating Accountabilityhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DD5BAF9E5-8444-47E1-878B-A6026EABA3CD%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DD5BAF9E5-8444-47E1-878B-A6026EABA3CD%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThis month, the U.S.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTCreating Accountabilityhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D420F5D21-9D61-4873-82AB-2B94D04DD031%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D420F5D21-9D61-4873-82AB-2B94D04DD031%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssEco-labels are potentially a powerful way to communicate a brand's values to consumers, but used inappropriately, they leave  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTGreen Marketinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D7B9C23B5-CAEE-45ED-9377-C89FB2B2CA7A%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D7B9C23B5-CAEE-45ED-9377-C89FB2B2CA7A%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGiving back to your community is a powerful strategic tool, says Toms founder Blake Mycoskie.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTThe Responsible Leaderhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D289920BA-278F-43C9-A493-6CC3D1BB15C1%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3D289920BA-278F-43C9-A493-6CC3D1BB15C1%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA Republican-led plan in the House Appropriations Committee to halve the Department of Energy's budget for renewable energy h -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTPowering Tomorrowhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DF27B7BA0-BBA7-4778-9A8C-289013712B48%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DF27B7BA0-BBA7-4778-9A8C-289013712B48%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBootstrapping a promising startup is all about resource allocation, writes ReTargeter CEO Arjun Dev Arora.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTEngage. Innovate. Discuss.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DFFBF9871-5A12-4503-9262-682862B44C90%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DCCA497D5-7F99-43B7-B8D8-DE0E634A0E0A%26copyid%3DFFBF9871-5A12-4503-9262-682862B44C90%26brief%3Dsustainability%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssKirsten James, science and policy director for environmental group Heal the Bay, as quoted by Reuters -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 12:02:44 CDTSmartQuote