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12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019

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Banana leaves as packaging If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a southern Indian restaurant in Asia, you may have been served dinner on a banana leaf instead of a plate. This cactus plastic begins breaking down in a month when placed in soil and only a few days in water. Here are a few high points from 2019.

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Need eco-friendly gifts for friends? We’ve got you covered.

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The soil, the plants and the resulting wines are propagated with attention to culture, history and a connection to the land. Artist Yi Hsuan Sung developed the material from a gel sourced from red seaweed and ubiquitous in food throughout Asia. It’s zero-waste, biodegradable and handcrafted.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

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Serving as a United States Marine in the Asia Pacific region, Briana Buckles often witnessed extreme poverty. Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. Elsa Wenzel. Briana Buckles, 29. LinkedIn .

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

Speakers from leading brands, packaging producers, material innovation labs and NGOs, will discuss a variety of topics including how to set and achieve packaging goals, reusable packaging opportunities, scaling new materials, and the implications of biodegradable and compostable packaging.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

AGreenLiving

” —Elsa Wenzel Briana Buckles, 29 Sustainability Manager, East West Tea Company; Eugene, Oregon LinkedIn Serving as a United States Marine in the Asia Pacific region, Briana Buckles often witnessed extreme poverty. Our consumers are not only asking for it, but expecting it.” Essentially, sustainable fashion meets women’s health.