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All Eyes on Marine Plastic From Orbit

Planet Pulse

New research combining Planet’s high cadence satellite imagery and other innovative technologies has successfully found the sources and pathways of plastic pollution in the Caribbean Sea. Over the course of 2016 to 2018, the total area of plastic debris detected skyrocketed from 0.23 The study by Kikaki et al. km2 to 0.77km2.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

increase from 2016. This calls for consumer behaviour change, impact innovation in the business sector, policy change and law enforcement by governments. Waste Reduction The reduction of non-biodegradable waste is another plausible solution to ocean conservation. Thailand earned US57.5 billion in tourism at the close of 2017.

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Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies

GreenBiz

From electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers, these inspiring innovations can capture human imagination and evoke an aspirational future free of toxins and litter, amongst other environmental improvements. . But these materials do more than strike awe and inspiration. Producing just 2.69

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Eco Friendly Retail Packaging Complete Guide (Sustainable Packaging Innovations)

Green Business Bureau

Eco friendly retail packaging solutions and innovation. Fossil fuel energy avoidance : Incineration with energy recovery. Material designers, suppliers, converters, mechanics, and innovators are working to solve these issues. Combustion with energy generated. Eco friendly retail packaging solutions and innovation.

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Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies

AGreenLiving

From electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers, these inspiring innovations can capture human imagination and evoke an aspirational future free of toxins and litter, amongst other environmental improvements. But these materials do more than strike awe and inspiration. Producing just 2.69

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As Alarm Over Plastic Grows, Saudis Ramp Up Production in the US

DeSmogBlog

or SABIC, a chemical manufacturing giant tied to one of the world’s richest royal families, and Exxon Mobil, America’s biggest energy company. Indeed, the International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030 petrochemicals will account for more than a third of the growth in world oil demand, and for almost 50% of demand by 2050.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Clean energy for Native American communities. Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. Today, Barudin works on state clean energy policy, collaborating closely with tribal leaders to ensure community buy-in and outcomes that are equitable. Sarah Golden.