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Ocean-based sequestration heats ups

GreenBiz

This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. And a newer option, soil carbon, also is generating investment from multiple corporate sectors. Yet another natural sink absorbs about as much carbon dioxide as our planet’s soils and forests combined: the world’s coastal and ocean waters. Sponsored Article.

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Ocean-based sequestration heats up

GreenBiz

This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. And a newer option, soil carbon, also is generating investment from multiple corporate sectors. Yet another natural sink absorbs about as much carbon dioxide as our planet’s soils and forests combined: the world’s coastal and ocean waters. Sponsored Article.

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Measurement of persistent organic pollutants: Recent progress profiled

Envirotec Magazine

Widely used during the post-war industrial boom of the 1940s and ‘50s, many of the synthetic chemicals introduced were used in crop production and the manufacture of a range of household goods. These chemicals have had unforeseen adverse effects, largely because of their non-biodegradability.

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Dry Cleaning Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable. Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results.

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Sustainable Dry Cleaners: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable. Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results.

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Green Your Workplace With These Eco-Friendly Office Products and Supplies

Green Business Bureau

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint. This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint.

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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. According to the Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter with a clean one can lower your HVAC system’s energy consumption by 5% – 15%. Check for HVAC Leaks.