Green Options

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has just hired Julie Gelfand, formerly the president of Nature Canada, as MAC’s Vice President for Sustainable Development.

While Nature Canada and the Mining Association of Canada have worked together in the past, suffice it to say that the two organizations are not known for finding themselves on the same side of the negotiating table usually.

Wal-Mart claims its Love, Earth jewelry line is eco-friendly because consumers can trace the mine origins to the “Jewelry Sustainable Value Network”.  Pam Mortensen, vice president and divisional merchandise manager for Wal-Mart, said:

Wal-Mart recognizes that our customers care about the quality of their jewelry and its potential impact on the world. With Love, Earth, customers are getting an affordable and beautiful piece of jewelry that also helps

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