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TerraCycle manufactures products from materials that have historically been considered to be garbage. Just recently, TerraCycle broke out of the plant food category and into the natural cleaner category, and did so using an innovative twist on recycling.

Kraft announced that its new, built-to-suit 800,000-square-foot building located in Morris, Ill. was recognized for advanced environmental design by the U.S. Green Building Council, a building industry nonprofit group that promotes sustainable development.

With growing concerns about the environment, studies show thatcustomers are buying more environmentally-friendly products. As aresult, companies are using less packaging, which now means morebenefits for the earth. Find out how companies such as PepsiCo, HP,Coca-Cola, Nestl Waters North America and Kraft Foods are followingthe consumer trend to lean toward green.

While some companies are just beginning to implement best green practices, Nestle Waters North America has made it an important part of its business for more than a decade.

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gets Kaj Johnson's perspective on how to build, nurture and push the boundaries of sustainable best practices in the consumer goods market.

Kimberly-Clark's new Combined Heat and Power facility in New Milford, Conn. provides all of the mill's electric and thermal power needs while generating additional power for the town.

In May 2008, Heinz announced a milestone company goal as part of its sustainability vision: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. Here is how it plans to do it.

The Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit 2008 came to a close onJune 11, 2008, leaving the more than 220 consumer goods executives inattendance with a little more insight into the ever-changing andcomplex sales and marketing landscape. Here is a sneak peak inside theevent.