Business Green

MAY 18, 2020

Waste and resource giant Viridor has today announced that it has commenced feasibility work on a new project that would allow 30,000 tonnes of previously unrecyclable thin film plastic to be processed each year using a new technology that makes such materials 'infinitely recyclable'.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 15, 2021

She then combined it with glycerin and water to make a material for 3D printing that is natural, biodegradable and renewable. She’s also developed lamps and other products from silk and wool fabric samples, sequin scraps and lurex selvage yarns and mats made from a combination of agar, onion skins, spoiled milk and recycled saris.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Harvard T.H. Here is the original: Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging. Chan School of Public Health, U.S.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 12, 2020

So Jeremy Lang decided to do something about this plastic waste by creating Pela phone cases, which offer protection for every major model of phone and completely biodegrade into the soil at the end of their lifecycle. Read the rest here: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products. Pela Images via Pela.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

The project, coordinated by the AZTI technology centre for four years, presented its results this April. BIOGEARS is a European project that was conceived to find more eco-efficient alternatives in the production of these ropes.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Mark Priestman, Managing Director of Non-Ferrous at EMR (formerly European Metal Recycling) writes. As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge. The impact on EMR’s operations is – in some ways – profound.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Related: Benjamin Spöth weaves leftover birch plywood into beautiful Upcycle lamps While the design elements are striking as an idea and on paper, the finished product raises the bar above typical design with a unique production that is a result of the newest 3D printer technology. It’s a bright idea! Plumen Images via Plumen.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Adopt Efficient Manufacturing Technologies. Aside from using solar panels to generate electricity, manufacturing facilities utilize newer technology to make production more efficient. Companies capitalize on research and development to create products that generate less waste, while others seek to make their products easier to recycle.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest and ramp up carbon capture and use technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example, through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. With this in mind, to support our environment, fashion brands need to use textiles derived from natural fibers such as recycled cotton, organic hemp, and organic linen.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2020

They are not only 100% recyclable, but they are also designed to break down without leaving microplastics behind in a landfill environment. Discover Bruvi, a single-serve coffee machine with biodegradable pods. Make coffee from bed or before arriving home after dropping the kids off at school.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Nespresso has long maintained that its aluminium coffee pods are "infinitely recyclable" and as a result have a minimal environmental footprint. Its pods are now made using 80 per cent recycled aluminium and 100,000 aluminium capsule recycling points are available in 70 countries.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Technological innovation is here to stay. How it all started The concept is simple, really — develop and use products made from recycled materials to divert waste from the landfill , be transparent as a business and give customers an easy way to support those efforts with eco-friendly products they use every day.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 14, 2021

Volatile Organic Compounds ( VOCs ), for instance, leaves behind non-biodegradable chemical waste. Adopt Modern Technology . Technology in the workplace helps employees work more efficiently; it also helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Energy-Efficient Appliances .

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Living Green Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

Though the dangers they pose are different, responsibly recycling both e-waste and mattresses reduces waste and saves money. Yet these large household products are made almost entirely of recyclable materials. Recyclable Mattress Components Mattresses are a complex, multi-layered product.

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Greentown Labs

AUGUST 17, 2020

It sounds incredible, even impossible—and when researchers stumbled onto the core of this revolutionary technology, no one could believe it. Gold optioned the lab’s technology, and started Power For Humanity earlier this year. That’s one of our primary goals,” says Gold, “to make every component of our NPUs 100 percent biodegradable.”

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An Indigenous educator, inventor, author and environmental activist, Boyer has, at age 20, already accomplished more than most adults to increase diversity, accessibility and affordability in the STEAM education space — science, technology, engineering, art and math. . Technology now drives everything that Gen Z does.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. Recyclable materials : These materials can be sent to the appropriate facilities for processing to be subsequently recycled into new raw material.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The winning entry from Gelatex Technologies is described as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional leather. ” Gelatex Technologies from Estonia has won the Green Alley Award 2019 – an annual prize recognising startups in the circular economy, which has been running since 2014.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Implement a Comprehensive Recycling Program . While your office is likely recycling its paper and plastics, you can take recycling to the next level by expanding your program to include glass and metals. If your local municipality doesn’t have recycling streams for glass and metals, reach out to waste management companies.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

The report explains research into sustainable feedstock alternatives needs to be accelerated, along with considering what will happen to the product at the end of its life: will it be recycled, biodegrade, or be buried? This hard-to-reach 20% of emissions resides within sectors including agriculture, plastics, cement, and waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2020

Packaging firm DS Smithand and Aquapak, a developer of biodegradable polymer, are teaming up to develop sustainable fibre based packaging solutions that they say will replace hard to recycle packaging made from combined materials such as cardboard and plastic.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Infected or potentially contaminated waste is tabbed as yellow, ostensibly recyclable and non-infected fall in the red category, sharp and small metallic items are categorized under white bracket whilst waste comprising of glass is segregated into the blue category. MariMatic Oy has set upPneumatic Waste Collection 4.0 With PWC 4.0

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Rather than using plastic, go for products like recycled wood or glass or biodegradable materials. Not only does insulation reduce energy consumption, noise pollution but it also helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. #7 7 Reuse old materials.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

A recent study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that we are using some 129-billion disposable masks and 65-billion disposable gloves every month around the world as we try to stay safe in the midst of the worst pandemic to hit the human race in a century. Most of the masks in the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

They have created a paint pouch that uses 80% less plastic than standard paint cans, and labels are made with 100% recycled paper. Smog Armor also sells paint by the can which is made from 100% recycled plastic and can be washed for reuse. Even better, all EcoEnclose boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Consumer goods giant outlines plans to spend €1bn on ramping up carbon capture and utilisation technologies that will curb its cleaning and laundry product line's reliance on fossil fuel derived chemicals. In addition, the funding will support the development of brand communications that explain the various technologies to customers.

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Business Green

MAY 5, 2021

PLFs are found in millions of consumer and industrial products, yet there are currently very few ways to recycle the chemical and more than 36.25 million tonnes of PLF are not recovered after use every year, according to the RSC. Currently, these valuable chemicals are produced in huge quantities, used, and then never recovered," he said. "We

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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Grist

JANUARY 8, 2021

On December 16, three 40 foot-long wind turbine blades were delivered via truck from a wind farm in Belfast to the Cork Institute of Technology in southern Ireland. They are very difficult to move around, and they are not biodegradable,” Bank said. It’s like a big, hollow tube that takes up a tremendous amount of space.”.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Michael Michelsen, business development manager for Paboco, said the organisation's ultimate goal is to create a bottle that is both biodegradable and recyclable. One design uses recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and the other uses bio-based Polyethylene Furanoate. Tradeoffs and revelations. But it is a heavy material.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Biodegradable packaging: Packaging is very important in the food and agriculture industry because it helps to preserve food quality and safety, reduce food waste, food-borne diseases, and extend the shelf-life of food. The use of these irrigation methods could avoid about 1.13

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Business Green

MARCH 2, 2020

Biodegradable alternatives are another popular 'solution' to single-use plastics because the term itself strongly suggests that the material will just disappear after use. Unfortunately, however, 'biodegradable' is one of the most misleading terms used to promote products as being better for the environment.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Biodegradable items, recyclable items, or items made from sustainable materials will appeal to a large subset of your customers. Don’t be afraid to explore new ideas, improve your product offerings, and adopt advanced technologies to keep your brand at the forefront of the industry.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Also, take a look at bamboo compostable dinnerware.

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Better Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

As part of our commitment to investing in solutions that help decarbonize industries, we have been keeping an eye on new technologies, innovative business models, and promising startups in the fashion and apparel industries that help create a circular economy. The re-commerce market is booming and is expected to grow to $82B by 2026.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 1, 2020

“The aim is to close the loop, with an interior composed from waste or thoughtfully sourced, natural materials , that will either biodegrade or easily disassemble for repurposing in the future. Nina+Co Images via Sam A.

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