- PepsiCo Provides Grant to University of Arkansas Sustainability Research Center
Many consumer product goods companies are taking an integrated approach to sustainability - from the raw material to energy usage to the end of life for packaging.
Release Date: 7/22/2009
- University of Arkansas and Arizona State University Work with Walmart on Developing Sustainable Product Index for Consumer Products
Walmart, a world leader in sustainability, announced Thursday, July 16, an investment that reaffirms its commitment to incorporating sustainable business practices throughout the entire consumer business supply chain.
Release Date: 7/20/2009
- University of Arkansas Team Takes Top Prize in Wal-Mart Better Living Business Plan Challenge
A plan to introduce sustainable recycling for municipalities and poultry farms has taken first place and $20,000 in the Wal-Mart Better Living Business Plan Challenge.
Release Date: 4/23/2009
- T. Boone Pickens to Bring Energy Independence Message to University of Arkansas
T. Boone Pickens, oil man, billionaire, philanthropist, financier and outspoken advocate for energy independence, will hold a ''town hall'' meeting in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development Auditorium...
Release Date: 4/1/2009
- Accounting Study Reveals Firms' Failure to Disclose Environmental Sanctions
A University of Arkansas accounting researcher studied corporations with large environmental sanctions over a 10-year period and found that 72 percent of the companies failed to disclose that information to the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by law.
Release Date: 2/17/2009
- Sustainability Expert Joins University of Arkansas Research Center
Gregory Norris, an expert in the sustainability of projects, process and capital, has joined the Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Release Date: 2/9/2009
- Supply Chain in Tough Economy Key Topic at Logistics Conference
The Supply Chain Management Research Center is sponsoring a one-day conference for the supply chain/logistics industry.
Release Date: 1/22/2009
- Applied Sustainability Center Receives Grant from Wal-Mart Foundation
Easy access to produce that is grown locally makes good consumer sense. It is fresher, more nutritious and employs vastly reduced transportation costs - while benefiting both local farmers and retailers.
Release Date: 11/11/2008
- Applied Sustainability Center to Offer Workshops
The Applied Sustainability Center is offering two sustainability workshops for area business people on Thursday, May 8.
Release Date: 4/29/2008
- Walton College Students to Compete in Wal-Mart's Better Living Business Plan Challenge
Students from Sam M. Walton College of Business will travel to the home office of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in Bentonville, Ark., to compete in the Better Living Business Plan Challenge on Friday, April 18.
Release Date: 4/15/2008
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