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Growth in UK plastic packaging recycling being shipped abroad, including to non-OECD countries

Envirotec Magazine

A map showing the receiving destinations of plastic waste from England for recycling. Material to non-OECD countries More than 26% was sent to non-OECD or developing countries. As such, this material exported for recycling would likely have otherwise gone to landfill or incineration.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Humble Activewear: Sustainable Women’s Activewear Combats Fashion Waste

Green Business Bureau

While it can take up to 6 weeks for customers to receive their purchase, this slow fashion method of production ensures product quality, preserves the world’s virgin materials and is a major cost-saver for fashion brands.

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The Impact of Chemicals in Everyday Products: How to Choose Non-Toxic Alternatives

The Environmental Blog

However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health. Embrace Sustainable Packaging: Support brands that prioritize sustainable packaging , such as refill stations or products packaged in recyclable materials.

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Why You Should Choose Eco-Friendly Product Packaging For Your Business

Ecotech

of all packaging waste produced from 1994 to 2012 ended up in landfills. With the rise of the publics’ awareness of various environmental issues, many companies have started to opt for eco-friendly packaging as they recognize the importance of sustainability and minimizing their environmental impact. It’s Better For Environment.

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How To Incorporate Sustainable Materials Into Your Everyday Life

The Environmental Blog

SCS Global Services, standing for Scientific Certification Systems, provides consumers with the tell-all sign on whether or not a company has ethically reached proper product evaluation upon their use of recycled materials. Epsilyte does not manufacture packaging, insulating panels, cold chain, or geo-foam.