Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

As an example, they refer to perfluorocubane, a molecule that in 2022 was designated ‘Molecule of the Year’ Its synthesis might be a stellar achievement, and there will probably be potential future applications. These polymers reduce the use of fossil resources, but don’t improve recyclability or biodegradability.

Pollution 130

Pollution Waste Waste Biodegradable 130

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

Our glue is ethically sourced, has end-of-life biodegradability and has properties suited to replacing traditional formaldehyde adhesives,” says Callum Smith, one of the founders of the firm behind it, BindEthics , and also a student at the University of Birmingham. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

Waste 130

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 130

Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The startup was previously a Greentown Go Energize 2022 participant. Corumat , a Go Make 2023 participant back for its second Go program, converts organic waste into high-performance, insulating, greaseproof, and biodegradable packaging materials.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. A pilot plant should come online in 2022, according to Rau. Another challenge facing both Planetary Hydrogen and Running Tide is the issue of permanence.

Business Energy Monitoring 397

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Ocean acidification 397

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. A pilot plant should come online in 2022, according to Rau. Another challenge facing both Planetary Hydrogen and Running Tide is the issue of permanence.

Business Energy Monitoring 370

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Ocean acidification 370

Planet Pulse

JUNE 25, 2023

Crayons of the Seas is a science-meets-art collaboration that created one-of-a-kind hues of biodegradable crayons representing twelve colors of the ocean based on Planet’s satellite imagery of our watery highways. The Crayons of the Seas project by SKY Perfect JSAT , one of Asia’s largest satellite communication companies based in Japan.

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Biodiversity Education Climate change Biodegradable 52

Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

No wet wipes, pet wipes, cleaning wipes or tissues sold in Tesco stores will contain plastic by the end of 2022, the firm has said. You can now enter the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2022 and be in with a chance of joining us at the UK's largest and most prestigious green business awards this summer.

Plastics 47

Plastics Retail Biodegradable Packaging 47

Better Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

To date, we’ve made several investments — ranging from 3D-printed circular footwear with HILOS , to the end of a garment’s life cycle with textile recycler Refiberd and sustainable fashion company Unless Collective , focused on biodegradable zero-plastic streetwear. The re-commerce market is booming and is expected to grow to $82B by 2026.

Fashion 98

Fashion Retail Waste Waste 98

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.

Climate change 130

Climate change Carbon-neutral Carbon Sustainability 130

Business Green

JANUARY 22, 2021

In addition to its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the end of 2022, Seedlip has announced it aim to become a B Corporation by the end of this year, a mission that will require the company to demonstrate high standards of social and environmental performance across its supply chain, input materials, and charitable activities.

Carbon-neutral 44

Carbon-neutral Carbon Biodegradable Plastics 44

Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2022

Used electronics can be toxic and are not biodegradable, and when disposed in landfill can result in chemicals seeping into groundwater that damage marine and land-based ecosystems. Levels of e-waste globally and the UK are continuing to climb and present both a significant risk to the environment and a drain on high value resources.

Waste 36

Waste Waste Biodegradable Sustainability 36

Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

Additionally, from an economic perspective, according to yahoo finance (2022), if we use one barrel of oil as a reference price, which was $110.48 on the 17th June 2022, we will see that transportation costs have increased substantially in the last year. Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Check out this list for alternative options The 9 Best Zero VOC Paints of 2022 (treehugger.com). Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Steel pipes.

Construction 78

Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Check out this list for alternative options The 9 Best Zero VOC Paints of 2022 (treehugger.com). Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Steel pipes.

Construction 78

Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Biodegradable vs compostable: Addressing the confusion. Biodegradable vs compostable: Which material would you choose ? For instance, investments in bioplastic manufacturing have increased by 42% between 2021 and 2022, reaching $500 million. As such, this Green Business Bureau article defines biodegradable and compostable.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Other recommendations included: Harnessing tax systems to promote sustainable decisions and create a ‘demand’ pull for sustainable options.

Plastics 147

Plastics Government Recycling Recycling 147

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Forty-five per cent of Americans want to be viewed as eco-friendly consumers, according to the results in September of an unpublished 2022 Eco Pulse study from Shelton Group. "In Degradable / Biodegradable. Are you telling the customer they're getting something recycled or biodegradable? Made with renewable materials.

Recycling 36

Recycling Recycling Ozone Building Energy Monitoring 36

Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Meanwhile, innovators of all ages are developing plastic alternatives made from things like fish skin, vegetable starches and other biodegradable substances that offer the promise of rapid decomposition when disposed of properly, a sharp contrast with the thousands of years that traditional plastics may linger in the environment.

Recycling 81

Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 81

Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2020

However, a number of environmental groups have taken an opposing line, warning the government against introducing exemptions to the plastic packaging tax, which they warn would incentivise the wider adoption of biodegradable and compostable plastics that could inadvertently lead to higher levels of plastic waste.

Plastics 99

Plastics Packaging Biodegradable Recycling 99

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

To find out which organic fertilizer is right for you check out this article, Bob Vila’s Best Organic Fertilizers of 2022. Wood is a great option because it is biodegradable, just make sure you stain it with eco friendly stain. For your vehicle, look to pre order an electric truck. Demonstrate Your Commitment to the Environment .

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability 78

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As you plan for events of the new year, Blue Sky’s got you covered with a 2022 planner that’s not only comprehensive in its format, but environmentally-friendly too. Each planner is artistically designed with soy-based inks that avoid harsh chemicals and can be safely biodegraded without harm to the soil.

Organic 28

Organic Recycling Recycling Plastics 28

Grist

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

H]ome composting is not at present a viable, effective, or environmentally beneficial waste processing method for compostable or biodegradable plastics in the U.K.,” People are largely enthusiastic about buying compostable and biodegradable plastics, the study found, although there is much confusion over these products’ labeling.

Plastics 113

Plastics Biodegradable Packaging Pollution 113

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. A pilot plant should come online in 2022, according to Rau. Another challenge facing both Planetary Hydrogen and Running Tide is the issue of permanence.

Business Energy Monitoring 36

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Ocean acidification 36

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. A pilot plant should come online in 2022, according to Rau. Another challenge facing both Planetary Hydrogen and Running Tide is the issue of permanence.

Business Energy Monitoring 28

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Hydrogen 28

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By 2022, the EU had reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 34% compared to 1990 levels, with an increase in GDP of 54%. Novamont is an Italian company B Corp certified leader in the production of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from renewable resources. In 2022 that grew to €426 million.

Packaging 44

Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 44

AGreenLiving

MARCH 15, 2021

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the plan is that the government intends to bring biodegradable plastic to an end. Most countries that have plastic pollution reduction plans tend to be lenient on biodegradable plastic products. But experts have warned that biodegradable plastic is not any better than regular plastic.

Plastics 28

Plastics Pollution Government Biodegradable 28

Charged

OCTOBER 4, 2020

The company has secured several orders for customer-specific vehicles, which are to be delivered when production starts in 2022. “By The truck’s exterior body panels will use a sustainably sourced natural flax material and biodegradable resin. The lightweight fiber matting is designed to be almost carbon-neutral over its lifecycle.

Energy Monitor 134

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Electricity 134

Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

The company debuted its fully biodegradable shell-based fabric at New York Fashion Week in 2022, in a collaboration with designer Peter Do. And, Tran noted in her Grist 50 profile, she eventually hopes to build a network of regional production facilities all over the world, sourcing materials from waste streams in different regions.

Plastics 82

Plastics Waste Waste Microplastics 82

Business Green

JUNE 21, 2021

The retailer's decision to reintroduce glass milk bottles was announced just a day before rival Aldi pledged to eliminate single-use plastic from its own-brand tea bags by the end of this year, unveiling plans to remove all outer plastic packaging from its range and switch the oil-based plastic sealing on tea bags to biodegradable alternatives.

Plastics 101

Plastics Biodegradable Packaging Retail 101

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

In 2022, 48% of all new coffee products carried an ethical or environmental claim – which is close to double the number from almost a decade ago (2012). Your first step would be to look to swap single-use plastics for alternative materials like paper and cardboard – such material is easily recycled and biodegradable.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging Plastics 78

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

On top of this, according to Chemical Market Analytics in their 2022 Circular Plastic Industry Update webinar, the sustainable retail business must prioritize waste avoidance above all else. Glass is non-biodegradable, and there are no biodegradable alternative materials on the market. Material recycling and recovery.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The lids, which are made by Stora Enso, are plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable, and are expected to reduce approximately 120 tonnes of plastic waste annually. "A You can now enter the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2022 and be in with a chance of joining us at the UK's largest and most prestigious green business awards this summer.

Plastics 97

Plastics Carbon-neutral Packaging Recycling 97

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

They are constantly seeking ways to expand as a sustainable brand and are developing a line to be released in Summer 2022 made completely from recycled yarn. Use biodegradable, nontoxic detergent that will not pollute the waterways. Purchase clothing items from sustainable brands. Buy from transparent brands. Buy second hand clothing.

Fashion 109

Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The CCC recommends a nationwide household waste and recycling system is implemented in the mid-2020s, and that no biodegradable household and business waste should be send to landfill by 2025. Strategies for domestic and international aviation and shipping that reflect net zero should be drawn up by the government before the end of 2022.

Carbon 93

Carbon Fossil fuels Policy Government 93

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The average price of fossil fuel energy – oil, natural gas, and coal – has increased since 1976 , with a very recent surge in gasoline prices hitting record highs in 2022. “ We did not anticipate that transportation and freight costs would soar the way they have as fuel prices have risen to all-time highs.”

Retail 78

Retail Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

The company also snagged a partnership with Shopify, which has agreed to purchase all the negative emissions produced from Planetary Hydrogen’s pilot plant, set to come online in 2022. That enables Novi to meet a brand’s unique standards, such as vegan, petroleum-free or biodegradable. Myisha Majumder. Stacia Betley, 29.

Building Energy Monitoring 528

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 528

Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

Speakers from leading brands, packaging producers, material innovation labs and NGOs, will discuss a variety of topics including how to set and achieve packaging goals, reusable packaging opportunities, scaling new materials, and the implications of biodegradable and compostable packaging.

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