Greener Shipping with UPS
TriplePundit has teamed up with UPS & Walk light Media to offer a series on Greener Shipping. The articles on this page and elsewhere can help you learn more about reducing the carbon footprint of your shipping operations, and more.
About the sponsor: UPS can help your business turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. With logistics solutions from UPS, you can operate more efficiently, cut costs and win customers who care about the Earth. UPS is taking a leadership role by making sustainable practices part of its standard operating procedure. What’s more, UPS offers services, such as carbon neutral shipping, that allow businesses to incorporate responsible practices into their own operations.
From recycled materials to more efficient packaging practices, UPS provides smart choices to help your business support a cleaner environment.
Why the Internet Might Save More Energy Than It Uses
I don’t think anyone reading this would question the notion that the Internet has created incalculable benefits in today’s world. Indeed, among those in their twenties or younger, it is probably difficult to imagine the world without it. A 2009 article in the Harvard Business Review, estimated that the advertising-supported internet created $444 billion in [...]
Bringing It Home: Is It Greener to Ship or Buy At the Store?
When I order an item online and have it delivered to my home, is that greener or less green than going to the store myself and picking it up. After all, my car is pretty efficient and I know it gets better mileage than those delivery trucks do.
