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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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.

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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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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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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.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As single-use plastics fall further out of favor among environmentally-conscious consumers and governments, many companies are turning to newer materials that they say will break down in people’s backyard composting bins. But new research reveals that most of these so-called “home-compostable” plastics don’t live up to their labels.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Today, the company is almost entirely paperless.

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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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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? Plastic neutral. Regenerative.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Composite is a combination of wood waste and recycled plastic, giving it the appearance of wood but with some of the properties of plastic. Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Steel pipes.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Composite is a combination of wood waste and recycled plastic, giving it the appearance of wood but with some of the properties of plastic. Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Steel pipes.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2021

Traditional pint-sized glass milk bottles set to be sold for 90p at 11 trial stores in bid to curb plastic waste, Morrisons confirms. We want to help our customers live their lives with less plastic," said Natasha Cook, packaging manager at Morrisons. The supermarket estimates the move would remove approximately 1.4

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 15, 2021

The Australian federal government has launched the National Plastic Plan , which seeks to deal with plastic pollution in various areas. According to the government, the plan will be aimed at banning single-use plastics on beaches, ending expanded polystyrene packaging and introducing microplastic filters for washing machines.

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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.

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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.

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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%. 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. In 2022 that grew to €426 million.

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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). Tip #5: Work to eliminate single-use plastics. Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Option For Your Business. Check for composting options near you.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In other packaging news, packaging provider Stora Enso and leading European takeaway salad bar company today announced the introduction of renewable formed fiber lids to replace single-use plastics in take-away packaging. Fresh milk does not need to be in a plastic bottle," said Tony Fearon, Dairy Category Director at Morrisons. "It

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For instance, according to studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) , certain plastics found in consumer packaging can lead to cancers, diabetes, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other various ill-health effects caused by inhalation or direct contact. Are you utilizing post-consumer materials ?

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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. For instance, the shoe retailer Rothy’s manufactures footwear from ocean plastic waste. Note plastics #1-#7 are curbside recyclable.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Eliminate single use plastics across all steps of supply chain. 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. Wash clothing with cold water to prevent release of microfibers and plastic into waterways.

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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. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Fundamentals of Circular Packaging (Workshop): An increase in consumer awareness, corporate engagement and regulatory action has led more companies to set ambitious goals to reduce and reimagine their use of plastics and packaging. Thanks to new regulatory incentives and technologies, the carbontech market is now taking off.

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AGreenLiving

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. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show.

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