Business Green

MAY 22, 2020

Single-use plastics are helping keep people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, but creating new challenges for governments in dealing with the waste problem. Some of the world's largest corporations promised to quickly slash their use of virgin plastic packaging. Where does this leave the businesses embracing circularity in plastics?

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction. Replace plastic straws with reusable alternatives like steel and glass. Minimize Food Waste.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But demand for polluting fossil fuel-derived plastics could peak by 2035 if business and government works together to create a more sustainable plastic supply chain, report finds. Gilfillan said this outcome depended on all actors playing a part in overhauling the way plastic is used in modern society.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This shift extends to the realm of exhibition booths, where a new wave of eco-friendly materials is gaining prominence.    This article explores a diverse range of sustainable materials for constructing exhibition booths, emphasizing their environmental benefits and innovative applications.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

This work continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has rocked the meat supply chain and forced closures of facilities across the United States, according to the executives interviewed for this article. The designation indicates that 100 percent of the waste stream at the facility is reused, recycled or incinerated for energy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

"If we're going to make sure that we're using more recycled content, if we're going to ensure that we're going to reduce carbon emissions, then we need to be tracking that. Also about one year ago, Nestlé launched its $2 billion sustainability fund , to support companies developing innovative packaging and recycling technologies through 2025.

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GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2020

A jolt in this direction came overnight as COVID-19 drove people indoors, forcing many to rethink how they reduce, reuse or recycle items they took for granted only weeks earlier. Embracing imperfections and repairs is part of his vision for a pair of jeans to be loved and worn for a decade until ultimately being recycled.

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Business Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

French biotech start-up Carbios is making rapid progress working with some of the world's biggest fashion brands to deliver a new approach to polyester recycling. The consortium aims to develop the industry's first large-scale fiber-to-fiber polyester recycling system, a process that could play a meaningful role in circularity in fashion.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Making the human factor material. It’s been two years since Apple planted the seeds to grow a circular economy by committing to make all of its devices from recycled or renewable materials eventually. The haptic engine, which enables a variety of vibrations in iPhone models 11 and up, uses recycled rare earths.

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Business Green

MARCH 19, 2021

As consumer products companies hunt for more sustainable packaging options, some - notably smaller brands - are turning to aluminum as an alternative to plastic. When concerts were still a thing, r.Cup partnered with venues and artists so audience members could enjoy beverages out of an aluminium cup that was not only recyclable but reusable.

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Living Green Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Want to learn about the most recent recycling news in Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, and the world? They recently increased the required purity level of paper recyclables to 99.5%, which is too high for many single-stream recycling plants. We've got you covered! The solution?

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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. Minimize single-use plastic consumption and opt for products with minimal packaging.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

An idea for solving the plastics crisis Sara Kingman Tue, 09/15/2020 – 01:30 A major problem with behavior-change programs in the waste industry is that they rely on consumers being taught to feel the guilt of plastic in the ocean, and the harm to turtles and whales. percent of America’s plastic waste is actually recycled.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

This has led to a wave of innovative new eco-friendly alternatives from environmentally damaging packaging materials. From recyclable plastics to biodegradable containers, there’s seemingly no end to the options available for the environmentally conscious business. AIR PILLOWS MADE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. The H&M Foundation and CO:LAB venture capital arm share a focus on advancing textile recycling. and globally by 2040.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 3, 2022

BusinessGreen reports on the fast-evolving plans to establish a thriving EV battery recycling industry in the UK. Ramping up battery reuse and recycling is increasingly regarded as critical to ensuring climate goals are met in as sustainable and efficient way as possible.

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Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2020

These skyrocketing emissions are compounded by the fact that the fashion industry has dramatically low rates of recycling, which creates a dependence on virgin materials. The mechanical recycling processes of which Cline speaks degrade fiber quality, resulting in lower-value end uses or the need to mix recycled fibers with virgin ones.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2021

This article discusses the major green initiatives a marina can implement to become more sustainable. In order for a marina to become sustainable they must consider: Recycling shrink wrap. Prioritizing recycling . Prioritize Recycling . Boaters will not recycle if it is not convenient to them.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. RECYCLED PLASTIC. You can find Tangent Materials green product certifications on their website.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? In other words, how can the use of everyday materials in the office be substituted with more sustainable, recycled, and reused materials?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article aims to guide you through hosting an unforgettable yet eco-conscious event from start to finish. If physical invites are a must, use recycled paper or materials that are easily compostable. Additionally, encourage your guests to respond electronically to save on postage and materials.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. There is a wave of new innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials. Sustainable Packaging Materials. Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It.

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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. Consider packaging multiple foods together in the same container or choose packaging designs that require less material. Use less plastic, in all forms. Avoid packaging made from multiple materials.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Could the planet-littering plastic bag be on the way out? The plastic bag has become a nemesis of the environmental movement. About four trillion single-use plastic bags are used across the globe each year. Sway replaces traditional plastic with a seaweed-derived material. Reuse and refill.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20 Holly Secon Wed, 09/02/2020 – 00:45 The U.S. Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20 Holly Secon Wed, 09/02/2020 – 00:45 The U.S. Plastics Pact.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

From plastics to fashion, the US chemicals giant is innovating in pursuit of a new approach for managing the world's most ubiquitous materials. The company claims this enables waste plastics to be recycled an infinite number of times without degradation of quality.

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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. Consider packaging multiple foods together in the same container or choose packaging designs that require less material. Use less plastic, in all forms. Avoid packaging made from multiple materials.

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Business Green

AUGUST 4, 2020

The ability to recycle materials into new products depends on people in homes and offices. People choosing to separate recycling from non-recyclable waste and putting food waste into those little caddies will determine if we can make zero waste a reality. More recyclable material is rejected, and recycling rates fall.

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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. Work with sustainable and ethical suppliers.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

When it comes to waste, plastic was found to have the highest relative environmental impact in the nursery system (about 80% of the value of the total footprint). Switching to natural and organic alternatives can include using organic or living mulches, mechanical or hand cultivation techniques, and creating your own compost materials.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 14, 2021

In a bold move last January, Adidas acknowledged its contribution to plastic waste, noting the waste’s negative impacts on the world’s oceans. Adidas accomplishes this by using recycled materials and PRIMEGREEN technology. But if the fabric contains no virgin plastic, what exactly is it made of?

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 28, 2021

This article will discuss the top green initiatives for video production sustainability. Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible and recycle non-reusable batteries properly. Set pieces and props can be made from all sorts of materials, much of which can be recycled or repurposed. Provide Sustainable Catering.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

In this article, we highlight 5 main ways the sports industry can implement a more sustainable design. The 5 tips given in this article look to mitigate these costs by offering effective, actionable, and sustainable solutions. Add a sufficient number of labeled recycle bins in every field and stadium. Look to eliminate plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 8, 2022

This article will cover the following steps for creating and implementing a sustainability plan for hotels: Establish your hotel’s current sustainability status. Apply the 6 R’s- rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle. Rethink your practices by using recycled materials. Define objectives.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This article discusses the policies, processes and programs companies need to incorporate in order to become more sustainable. In terms of the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – reduce is the first and most important of the three for a reason. So what is a sustainable business? Waste Reduction. Energy Savings.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 5, 2021

5 opportunities of a circular economy David McGinty Fri, 03/05/2021 – 00:12 More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. We would need 1.5

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