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Campbell-Ewald green marketing practice takes root online

by Julie Cook

February 17th, 2008 in Business, Environment, Marketing

Welcome to Garden! We’re so happy you stopped by.

Just as Detroit is nurturing the country’s biggest urban gardening and agriculture existence in a postindustrial era, we are too — by providing a real and virtual space to nurture and grow our understanding and implementation of environmentally responsible and effective marketing communications programs. Read more…

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We like kudos…especially the green ones

by Julie Cook

February 14th, 2008 in Business, Detroit, Environment, Marketing

Not to toot our own horn, but we are very proud to have recently been recognized by Great Lakes Recycling for our recycling efforts. GLR awarded us the 2007 Responsible Recycling Award which is given to select Michigan businesses that have successful recycling programs and initiatives.

Keep up the good work and remember to continue recycling. Every person makes a difference when it comes to our environment.

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Getting your green story straight

by Jaime Pfeffer

February 11th, 2008 in Business, Environment, Marketing

With U.S. companies jumping on the “green bandwagon” in record numbers, consumers are becoming skeptical about which businesses are truly green and which are just “greenwashing,” or pretending to be green. And rightfully so. Read more…

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Eat green

by Laurel Turk

February 11th, 2008 in Community, Eating Green, Environment, Recycling, Restaurants

Notice I didn’t say “eat your greens,” although you can do that too, at any of the “certified” restaurants listed by the Green Restaurant Association. Certified restaurants have met the Association’s standards by:

• Using a comprehensive recycling system for all products that are accepted by local recycling companies
• Eliminating polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) products
• Committing to completion of four “Environmental Steps” each year of membership

Check out this article in the New York Times for more about eating green, and then check out these two certified local eateries:

• Amici’s Pizza, Berkley, MI
• The Draft House, Lansing, MI

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