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Image via Flickr by jeepersmedia Have you ever ordered groceries online? It’s very convenient and easy to do. You pick out everything you want from a website, pay online, and then wait for your groceries to come to your door. Now, Wal-Mart is getting in on that action. They are piloting an online grocery ordering…
Image via Flickr We have moved! Please visit /highwaysengland Freight truck volume in the U.S. is projected to double over the next decade. This causes significant concern for the environment, road maintenance costs, and highway traffic congestion. Many believe, however, that more trucks are a necessity for economic growth. Take a look at this two-sided…
Image via Flickr by Agência CNT de Notícias President Dilma Rousseff recently created diesel fuel taxes to help the government in Brazil shore up their fiscal accounts. This has caused fuel prices to skyrocket where most places around the world are actually experiencing lower than normal fuel. The diesel tax took effect on February 1,…
Image via Flickr by cuttlefish The apparel industry is under fire for their hazardous use of chemicals during the manufacturing process. In July, 2011, Greenpeace International launched the Detox campaign “to expose the direct links between global clothing brands, their suppliers and toxic water pollution around the world.” Along with a global network of consumers,…
Image via Flickr slgckgc Forced labor is a serious problem around the world, but many companies have begun to stand up for human rights by boycotting all forced labor goods. KitKat recently announced its participation in ethical procurement. Take a look at how this chocolate brand is getting involved.Oops! You don’t have permission to view…
Image via Flickr by jurvetson U.S. manufacturers are canceling out global competition and providing a much-needed boost to the American economy with their increase in April production rates. The data show a trend toward a recovering manufacturing sector, as well as a healthy future. Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure…