Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

From recyclable plastics to biodegradable containers, there’s seemingly no end to the options available for the environmentally conscious business. In this Green Business Bureau article we present 10 greener packaging alternatives your business should consider: 1. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. Similar U.S. SEAWEED PACKAGING.

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Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

From biodegradable toys to sustainable food and treats, the market for eco-friendly pet products is growing. Invest the time to look at the product’s packaging, consider the energy needed to produce it, and research whether it’s biodegradable or can be recycled. This article is a great resource for more information.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

With this in mind, in this Green Business Bureau article, we present eight ways you, as a fashion manufacturer, can work to be more sustainable. Tip#1: Choose organic sustainable fabrics. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint. The eco-friendly office products mentioned in this article are divided into five common areas of a workplace: Office, Breakroom, Bathroom, Lobby and Outdoors. gluten-free) and carbon neutral shipping on all deliveries.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

Organizations that hold or manage large events such as conferences, business meetings, concerts, fairs, weddings, or any large get-together need to consider the impact these events have on the planet. If you’re an event planner, you should organize your events so that they impact the community, the environment, and the economy positively.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Unilever's Clean Future program specifically will focus on funding biotechnology research, CO2 use and low-carbon chemistry, as well as biodegradable and water-efficient product formulations. is always the highest represented nation outside of the organizing nation," he observed. Sponsored Article. Corporate Strategy.

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Better Ventures

JANUARY 8, 2021

Emerging technology is transforming this diverse group of photosynthetic organisms into a robust, sustainable production platform for multiple applications across various markets. Algae, which is sustainable and biodegradable, is an exciting feedstock for biomaterials and provides inspiration for innovative materials with novel properties.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. It is biodegradable and recyclable, and can often be used for renewable energy. Sustainable Packaging Using Innovative Biodegradable Bioplastics.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

With this in mind, manufacturing organizations need to realize the environmental impact of their operations, to create sustainable manufacturing processes. With this in mind, this Green Business Bureau article has been created to act as your quick guide to address some of the main sustainability issues the manufacturing industry faces.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives for packaging and products, especially single-use items that contribute a lot of waste. What are bioplastics and are they truly biodegradable? The Tricky Thing About Plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

These products may also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making breathing in these chemicals a potential health risk. Choose certified non-toxic and biodegradable fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers. Espoma Organic Weed Preventer. Eco Garden Pro Organic Vinegar Weed Killer. Natural Elements Weed Killer.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Buying/making organic cotton beeswax wraps to store leftovers and for packed lunches, instead of using plastic clingfilm. Choose wooden/bamboo/organic natural fabric covers for smartphones and other devices. See if you can find a garden centre or plant nursery that sells plants in biodegradable or ceramic pots. About the author.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Its biodegradability, durability and high capacity for storing carbon makes hemp a promising green building material. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, develops and implements credible methods for rating the radiative properties of roofing and exterior wall products. INTERIOR PAINT. in one hour.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. With limited global composting infrastructure, the likelihood that a theoretically biodegradable bottle will be composted in practice is low. ” Respectfully, I’m calling it B.S.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

This article is a guide on how landscaping and/or lawn care businesses can become more environmentally friendly and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. Check out our GBB article on Electric Equipment. Use Organic Fertilizer and Chemicals. Customers Are Demanding Sustainability.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

This article is a guide on how a general contracting business can become more environmentally friendly, offer eco-friendly options and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. Straw is an organic, plant based material that is a great alternative to fiberglass insulation. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Energy Efficient Appliances.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

This article is a guide on how a general contracting business can become more environmentally friendly, offer eco-friendly options and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. Straw is an organic, plant based material that is a great alternative to fiberglass insulation. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Energy Efficient Appliances.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. Biodegradable materials such as paper, on the other hand, can break down in a matter of months – or even weeks. In this article, we want to share some of the real environmental benefits that biodegradable straws promise.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) Another option is a wicker willow coffin , which, like wooden coffins, are 100% natural and biodegradable. You can also choose a coffin made from natural wool (strengthened with a recycled cardboard liner) – another 100%-biodegradable option.

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Business Green

JULY 25, 2021

And it does this while allowing you to print on sustainable, water-based and/or compostable inks, and on sustainable, biodegradable, organic and compostable materials. Digital printing: reduces supply chain waste by up to 26 per cent. and cuts the process' carbon footprint by anywhere between 65-80 per cent.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Ocean-based sequestration heats up Jim Giles Mon, 02/01/2021 – 00:30 This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 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.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

In this article, we will explore the hidden dangers of chemicals in everyday products and provide valuable insights on choosing non-toxic alternatives that promote well-being and sustainability. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

As such, in this article, you’ll learn how to avoid greenwashing and effectively communicate your environmental responsibility. The Oxford English Dictionary defines greenwashing as follows: “Disinformation disseminated by an organization, etc. USDA Organic. Defining corporate greenwash. Corporate greenwash is on the rise.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. Since plastic is not biodegradable, it does not decompose; but remains in the ecosystem for decades. More specifically, microplastic. Food for thought?

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

That means embracing new partners, such as Evonik Industries, which provides the renewable and biodegradable surfactant for its Sunlight dishwashing soap in Chile and Vietnam. Puma is taking a different approach: It provides better financing terms to organizations in its supply chain that perform well on certain ESG metrics.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. (I The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. (I The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

To learn more about sustainable sourcing, read our article Sustainable Business Practices for the Food and Agricultural Industries. Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

With this in mind, you can use this Green Business Bureau article as your checklist guide for supply chain sustainability. We’ll then explain how you can build on the tips given in this article with a more comprehensive sustainability guide and green business certification. Create sustainable end-of-life processes.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

It also outlined its intention to work with other businesses and organizations to standardize emissions data collection, sharing, and communication. 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.

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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? This article originally appeared at GreenBiz.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Ocean-based sequestration heats ups Jim Giles Mon, 02/01/2021 – 00:30 This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 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.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. A full list of references for this article is included in the online version, available at envirotecmagazine.com (within the SPILLS section). Some of these are listed in the image caption, opposite.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

To learn more about sustainable sourcing, read our article Sustainable Business Practices for the Food and Agricultural Industries. Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The world-changing potential of STEAM-powered youth Shana Rappaport Thu, 02/11/2021 – 00:01 For more essays and articles by Shana Rapport, sign up for VERGE Weekly , one of our free newsletters. The last time I profiled a young technologist working to change the world, she went on to be honored as Time Magazine’s first Kid of the Year.

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