March 2009

Volume 2 , Issue 2 - 3/29/2009

Letter From Laura

Letter from Laura
Laura Gerlach, Vice President, Retail Operations, RILA
Laura Gerlach announces RILA's partnership with Energy Star, and shares the latest in RILA's advocacy for the retail industry and the environment. More >>

Feature Articles

Executive Profile: Joe Rinzel
Joe Rinzel, Vice President, State Government Affairs, RILA
Vice President, State Government Affairs, RILA More >>

Handling Tritium Exit Signs
Greg Butler, Client Program Manager, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Tritium is a radioactive compound that is commonly found in exit signs. Learn how to handle these signs safely -- and stay in compliance. More >>

Creating Strategic Partnerships with Nonprofits
Ruth Kinzey, Corporate Reputation Strategist,
Learn how top companies create strategic partnerships with nonprofits. Not only do customers, employees, investors and other key stakeholders consider it the right thing to do, charitable giving is viewed as a basic cost of doing business. More >>

Rebuilding in Greensburg: A Model Sustainable Community
Daniel Wallach, Executive Director & Founder , Greensburg GreenTown
The town of Greensburg, Kansas was largely destroyed by a tornado. However, Greensburg GreenTown is helping to rebuild the town as a model green community. Hear the story and learn what you can do to help. More >>

RSI February Meeting a Success
Laura Gerlach, Vice President, Retail Operations, RILA
Last month, members of the RILA Sustainability Initiative (RSI) met at RILA Headquarters for the Winter 2009 meeting. More >>

RILA Update

EPA Proposes First National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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EPA Proposes First National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions More >>

Logistics Conference a Success
, Communications, RILA
Logistics Conference a Success More >>

RILA Submits Comments to EPA on Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products
Andrew Szente, Director, Government Affairs, RILA
RILA Submits Comments to EPA on Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products More >>

Save the Date for the RILA Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference 2009: October 5-7, 2009
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Save the Date for the RILA Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference 2009: October 5-7, 2009 More >>

Member Spotlight

H-E-B Rewards Houston Drivers with Groceries

H.E. Butt Grocery Co. (H-E-B) has created a new incentive program for customers who help reduce the amount of traffic on Houston highways.

Food Lion Only Grocer to Snag Eight EnergyStar Awards

Food Lion, LLC this month will receive an eighth EnergyStar award, the U.S. environmental Protection Agency's highest honor for energy management, making the company the only grocer to do so. The award presentation will take place March 31 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.