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The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management
  • Delivering More Value, Less Mass

    By: Howard Brown
    November 29, 2010
    Delivering greater business value while reducing environmental impact is no longer a tradeoff, it is an expectation. Leading companies are rethinking products and processes to meet customer needs with fewer materials, less waste, and smarter design. By focusing on outcomes over inputs, organizations can unlock innovation, cut costs, and create more sustainable solutions that benefit both the bottom line and the environment.
  • Throwing Away the Dumpster: How Burt's Bees Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill

    By: NAEM Staff
    November 22, 2010
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    In 2007, Burt's Bees set out to achieve zero waste status by 2020. Three years in, the company has achieved zero waste to landfill and reduced its waste stream from 344 tons to 66 tons.
  • Engineering Ergonomics

    By: Walt Rostykus
    September 9, 2010
    Why Ergonomics - Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders
    Most safety professionals believe that occupational ergonomics is a safety discipline because organizations have traditionally looked to them to address “ergonomic issues.” I pose to you a different paradigm: that occupational ergonomics is an engineering discipline.
  • Finding Time for a Crisis

    By: Jessica Berk Ross
    September 2, 2010
    Crises disrupt priorities; leaders must quickly shift focus, delegate routine work, and act decisively while maintaining long-term responsibilities and organizational effectiveness.
  • What’s Good for you is Good for your Career

    By: Alex Pollock
    August 23, 2010
    Professionals who prioritize employee well-being and environmental responsibility not only contribute to stronger business performance but also build more meaningful, successful careers by aligning personal values with organizational impact.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – No Longer an Option

    By: Sandy Nessing
    July 29, 2010
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    Stakeholder engagement has transformed one-way communication into two-way communication, dialogue into working relationships and working relationships into partnerships. It is part of how we conduct our business today.
  • Giving Your Best to Others

    By: Alex Pollock
    July 19, 2010
    What does it really mean to give your best to others at work? Showing up with intention, generosity, and consistency can strengthen relationships, build trust, and elevate both your impact and career.
  • Will the BP spill change anything?

    By: Carol Singer Neuvelt
    July 15, 2010
    The BP oil spill may drive incremental regulatory and safety improvements, but dependence on oil limits major change, making long-term transformation unlikely.
  • Is Telecommuting an EHS Issue?

    By: Celia Spence
    July 8, 2010
    Allowing employees to work from home benefits employers, employees and the environment.
  • Local Initiatives Create Sustainable Communities

    By: Margery Moore
    July 6, 2010
    Local initiatives, such as community partnerships, green infrastructure, and grassroots programs, help build sustainable communities by improving environmental outcomes, strengthening local economies, and fostering collaboration among residents, businesses, and governments to address sustainability challenges.