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Top Spot for HP in New Guide to Greener Electronics

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We just released a new version of the Guide to Greener Electronics, which this time ranks 15 gadget and electronics companies on energy, greener products and sustainable operations. HP takes the lead at 5.9 out of a possible 10 points, followed by Dell, Nokia and Apple. HP is in top position because it scores strongly for [...]

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Mattel ends rainforest destruction in packaging!

Thumbnail image for Mattel ends rainforest destruction in packaging! by Greenpeace November 8, 2011

On October 5, 2011, after a four month Greenpeace campaign, Mattel has instructed its suppliers to avoid wood fiber from controversial sources, including companies “that are known to be involved in deforestation.” Their policy also aims to increase the amount of recycled paper used in their business, as well as to boost the use of [...]

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FADs and Long-lines: Two Dirty Little Secrets

Thumbnail image for FADs and Long-lines: Two Dirty Little Secrets by Greenpeace September 27, 2011

What is the cost of unrestrained consumption? The environment is paying dearly and the supply of ocean provided food is dwindling. Other countries have legislated sustainable fishing processes, but the US seems unable to raise the level of consciousness among consumers of fish and other ocean products. So the need to bring in massive quantities [...]

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VICTORY! You pushed Princes to start protecting our oceans

Thumbnail image for VICTORY! You pushed Princes to start protecting our oceans by Greenpeace July 24, 2011

It is with enormous pleasure that we can reveal a groundbreaking victory for our oceans campaign: Princes, a leading tinned tuna brand, finally got your message that canning ocean destruction is unacceptable. Thanks to your efforts – the company has just announced a plan to change the way it gets its tuna. You rock! Now [...]

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Greenpeace: Inspiring Action

Thumbnail image for Greenpeace: Inspiring Action by Greenpeace March 9, 2011

This is the only planet we have. This earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions… It needs change… It needs action… The video below is a call to action from some of the most action-oriented people on this planet.  It contains some graphic images and is incredibly impactful. Please be aware of this before you [...]

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Greenpeace through the lens: Photographer Pierre Gleizes

Thumbnail image for Greenpeace through the lens: Photographer Pierre Gleizes by Greenpeace February 23, 2011

French photographer Pierre Gleizes’ pictures have truly changed the way we look at our planet and the environment. Pierre has shot some of the Greenpeace’s best known photographs over the three decades. In the video below you will catch a glimpse into the life of a man who has grown up documenting people who, like [...]

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10 green New Year’s resolutions – Making 2011 sustainable

Thumbnail image for 10 green New Year’s resolutions – Making 2011 sustainable by Greenpeace January 19, 2011

From Greenpeace: We asked on Greenpeace’s Facebook page what your green New Year’s resolutions were – and there were some great ideas. Here is the top ten, for those who are still wondering what to do: 1) Eat less meat. While not everyone is ready to become 100% vegetarian, there is little doubt that eating [...]

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Testimony of an ex-whaler

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By John Burton for Greenpeace In 1949 I became a boy whaler. In the three ‘seasons’ I spent whaling in the Antarctic, I felt no disgust at being a participant in the killing of many Blue, Fin, Sperm and Humpback whale. Nor did any of my fellow crew members, to my recollection, ever question or [...]

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The Pacific Commons – Greenpeace urges international support for first high seas no-take area in the Pacific

Thumbnail image for The Pacific Commons – Greenpeace urges international support for first high seas no-take area in the Pacific by Greenpeace October 13, 2010

From Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling on Governments which are part of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to support the Cook Islands plan to close off a large area of international waters to all fishing in order to restore Pacific tuna fisheries, protect biodiversity and eliminate pirate fishing. The Cook Islands proposal to [...]

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Oil Spill Truth: Georgia Hirsty Tells It Like it is

Thumbnail image for Oil Spill Truth: Georgia Hirsty Tells It Like it is by Greenpeace October 6, 2010

Georgia’s day job right now is splicing lines and chipping paint aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, but that’s not all that’s on her mind. We’ll let her tell you. Please share this story!

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