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Top 100: 83. Green retailing

March 1, 2011

"Greentailing" isn't just for tree huggers anymore. Consumers are increasingly focusing on eco-friendly shopping and greener lifestyles. At the same time, retailers around the globe are launching environmentally friendly initiatives aimed at reusing materials, eliminating waste and preserving resources. Even the large corporations are developing green products. Apple's MacBook Pro is made of recyclable aluminum and shipped with 34 percent less packaging than the previous model. Motorola has taken that a step further with a phone made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, complete with recycled packaging and pre-paid envelopes that can be used to send the phones back to for reuse.

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