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Sustainable Manufacturing: How to Create a Sustainable Warehouse and Green Factory

Green Business Bureau

This plastic is biodegradable and comes from a renewable source, unlike oil-based plastics. Unilever’s aim is to get the most possible value from materials through upcycling, and have increased their reuse rate by 20%. For instance, cardboard can be replaced with eco-friendly plastics such as those made from cornstarch.

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Eco-friendly holiday gifts your partner will love

AGreenLiving

BĂ´hten Eyewear makes lightweight handmade frames that are sourced from sustainable materials in Africa like Zebrawood, Walnut, Ebony and Maple wood carbon fiber veneer. You can also check out 100% biodegradable sunglasses from Pela Vision.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. 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

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. 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.