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12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019

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This cactus plastic begins breaking down in a month when placed in soil and only a few days in water. He began making colorful beds out of upcycled tires for both pets and strays. Unlike traditional plastics, no crude oil is required, according to Forbes. This video game developer likes his land undeveloped.

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

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LimeLoop partners directly with retail companies and provides them with a set of reusable packages made from upcycled billboard vinyl and lined with recycled cotton. Back in 2005, MOM’s banned single-use plastic bags in its stores to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. How to meet people where they are.

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

AGreenLiving

How to meet people where they are LimeLoop partners directly with retail companies and provides them with a set of reusable packages made from upcycled billboard vinyl and lined with recycled cotton. Pushing the goalposts Back in 2005, MOM’s banned single-use plastic bags in its stores to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction. . After earning her degree, she led programs to help Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains, separate its food waste for use in upcycled products.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

AGreenLiving

His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction. After earning her degree, she led programs to help Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains, separate its food waste for use in upcycled products.