AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are no ‘silver bullet’ solutions to plastics Lauren Phipps Mon, 12/07/2020 – 01:30 Every so often, a corporate announcement gets under my skin. The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

And it suggests a return to something more like normality, after the anomalous years of 2020 and 2021, which were impacted by restrictions. What Scotland is recycling – plastic and textiles up, glass and construction & soils down The largest material category recycled or reused in 2022 was paper and cardboard (181,000 tonnes, 27.6%).

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Business Green

JULY 16, 2021

percentage points from the previous year, although recycling levels have been stuck on or around the 45 per cent mark for the best part of the past decade, despite an EU mandated target for countries to recycle at least half of their waste by 2020. Plastic packaging remains a big problem," added Zerr. million tonnes from 7.2

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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. Natural fibers take very little time to biodegrade relative to their synthetic counterparts, making them the more environmentally friendly textile choice. million in 2020 to $10, 109.9

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2021

Prevent ocean waste from plastic netting. For instance, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch , located between Hawaii and California and roughly the size of Texas, contains 79,000 metric tons of plastic solely from abandoned fishing gear. Prevent Ocean Waste From Plastic Netting. Adhere to the “Good Fish Guide”.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Here are some examples: Distributing eco-friendly handouts using biodegradable alternatives without using plastics. Green Logistics : Avoid hard-to-open and wasteful packaging materials, like wire ties, air-bubble wrap, and plastic clamshell casings. Promoting the responsible use of products and proper disposal.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED PLASTIC. Recycled plastic used in construction offers a building material that has a lower carbon footprint and is stronger than brick, all while tackling our plastic waste problem ( 367 million metric tons produced globally in 2020). Recycled plastic. Recycled-plastic roofing shingles.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ben Caspary, Founder of Booheads, a manufacturer of bamboo electric toothbrush heads, said: “I created Booheads in November 2020 to bring sustainably sourced, biodegradable bamboo toothbrush heads to customers seeking an alternative to the disposable plastic versions that end up in landfills.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Scribit Pen aims to help address the issue of plastic pollution , so each component making up this compostable marker is completely eco-friendly. In addition to its natural fiber cartridges, the main barrel of the marker is made of biodegradable plastic, and the non-toxic ink is so safe, you could eat it.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 23, 2021

What began in 2018 as a dream to make Earth-friendly clothing for all body types became a reality during the pandemic of 2020. Related: Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing Tencel Lyocell is used in some products and is created from wood pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. Solo New York’s recycled fabric production starts with discarded plastic bottles. As of September 2020, the collection features four backpack versions priced from $24.99

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. Solo New York’s recycled fabric production starts with discarded plastic bottles. As of September 2020, the collection features four backpack versions priced from $24.99

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The untreated and improperly managed biomedical waste comprising of personal protective equipment (PPE), face masks, face shields, gloves, plastic coverall, head cover, hazmat suit, shoe covers, syringes and miscellaneous medical equipment used by the patients and healthcare workers has the potential of spreading various types of infections. [1]

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Despite the promises and inflated price tag, biodegradable glitter ends up the same way as old-school glitter — wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems. Related: Scientists call for a worldwide ban on the global hazard of glitter Regular glitter is made from PET plastic. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, U.K.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2020

For this year’s Bangkok Design Week, which took place in February 2020, Thai design firm Plural Designs created the Everlasting Forest Pavilion, a temporary, tunnel-like structure built of biodegradable materials that promotes sustainable ideas and products to the public. The pavilion also includes a rest zone.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

In 2020, two-thirds of U.S. bubble wrap and plastic sheets). For instance, cardboard can be replaced with eco-friendly plastics such as those made from cornstarch. Cornstarch is an effective plastic alternative made from fermented plant starch. adults (64%) said protecting the environment is a top priority.

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Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2020

Environmental arguments are continuing to be made both for and against the inclusion of compostable plastics in the government's planned plastics tax. Expert evidence and public opinion align in saying that each plastic stream must adapt its own solution immediately.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics. Wed, 08/26/2020 - 02:01. Its landmark report, "The New Plastics Economy," sounded the alarm in 2016 that if "business as usual" continues, by 2025 the ocean may hold more plastic than fish by weight. Plastics Pact by EMF, The Recycling Partnership and WWF.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 30, 2019

With a New Year to ring in, what better time to begin your sustainable efforts for 2020 than during an eco-conscious NYE party? Plastic-free party planning Rather than turning to unnecessary plastic decorations and party goods, choose sustainably sourced and biodegradable materials, such as bamboo, canvas, cloth, recycled paper or wood.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Degradable / Biodegradable. If not, or if the item will ultimately pile up in a landfill, burn in an incinerator or be recycled, then avoid the term and its siblings, such as 'oxo-biodegradable'. Are you telling the customer they're getting something recycled or biodegradable? Plastic neutral. What does that even mean?

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

These tiny bits of plastic end up clogging oceans. A lot of attention has focused on phasing out single-use plastics , which create visible plastic pollution and release microplastics when they break down. The bits of plastic shed from synthetic textiles have their own term: microfibers.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Related: 100% biodegradable, edible packaging is so much better than plastic In addition to exploring the sights and smells of Hidaka Ohmu, WEF participants were invited to create objects from seaweed themselves in Lohmann’s Department of Seaweed prototyping workshop. Every species has an equal right to life on this planet.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

But COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in those plans, with single-use packaging skyrocketing, low fossil fuel prices and disrupted recycling systems, already weakened by China’s 2018 plastics waste ban. . Some bio-based materials such as bio-PET are derived from biological materials, but are not biodegradable.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In the spirit of optimism as we start a new year, let’s hope our species can build on this year’s gains in 2020. Way to cut down on plastic packaging! This cactus plastic begins breaking down in a month when placed in soil and only a few days in water. Unlike traditional plastics, no crude oil is required, according to Forbes.

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Rinexii

JUNE 18, 2021

It’s such that when I researched laundry sheets, I struggled to discern whether “polyvinyl alcohol” which was farther identified as “a biodegradable monomer/polymer” was an innovative solution or waffle-stomping to avoid saying it’s plastic. Even now, I’m not 100% certain.

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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

Overall, 2020 was a good year for the sustainability field. In 2020, more than 1,500 companies supported the TCFD framework, half of which are in the financial sector. million metric tons in “live weight,” representing a market value of almost $264 billion, according to a 2020 report by U.N. Nearly 95% of major U.S.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 00:30. Unilever also has committed to step up its efforts to preserve water, with plans to make all its "product formulations" biodegradable in order to minimize their impact on aquatic ecosystems. Unilever unveils climate and nature fund worth more than $1 billion. Cecilia Keating.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the correct way to dispose of 'biodegradable' plastic bags? The move is the latest probe in the CMA's expanding investigation into greenwashing in the UK, with the watchdog having in 2020 published its Green Claims Code to provide guidance on how companies should comply with consumer law when making environmental claims.

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Clean Energy Trust

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Clean Energy Trust invested in MITO in 2020 when we realized the wide-ranging applications MITO’s technology could have in industries such as long-haul trucking, sporting goods, marine transportation, and additive manufacturing. In the past, mankind moved from wood to metal to plastics, the next evolution is polymers.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2021

In 2019 Watson Gloves introduced Green Monkey biodegradable gloves made with a Reclaim additive that accelerates biodegradation in modern landfill conditions and enables these gloves to effectively degrade into organic matter and renewable biogas. biodegradation in 233 days). in 390 days.

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Business Green

MARCH 16, 2020

Bright Blue's Patrick Hall sets out four immediate actions the government should take to combat plastic waste. Plastic waste is a major threat to our natural environment. The UK is estimated to consume five million tonnes of plastic per annum, and demand for plastic is expected to increase both in this country and across the world.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

Of course, it’s important to make conscientious decisions about avoiding plastic and plastic foam, buying in bulk when possible and investing in durable products that will last many years rather than disposables, but avoiding the purchase in the first place is the best thing you can do for the planet. Happy New Year!

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Unsustainable

JUNE 11, 2020

Single-use plastic is undergoing a resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not surprisingly, it’s already adding significantly to ocean plastic pollution. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself from Covid-19 while staying plastic-free. Of course, the plastics industry wants us to believe this. To them, it’s life-saving.

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Low Impact

APRIL 30, 2021

By 2020, all UK crematoria (there are roughly 240) should emit no mercury. The body becomes brittle and breaks up into small particles which are freeze dried and placed into a biodegradable container for burial. Vinyl is, of course, a plastic, with all that entails. Biodegradable urns. Grief to reefs.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The initial headline-grabbing pledges to phase out single use plastic may have become old news, but the new normal is seeing hundreds of companies quietly advance their plastic reduction strategies. The flurry of plastic-related announcements this week is case in point. Delivering on those initial pledges can take decades.

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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics. Of these plastics, around 36% are used in packaging. Novamont is an Italian company B Corp certified leader in the production of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from renewable resources.

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