Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Improved Employee Health and Safety. GPPs can apply to both products bought to run the business internally (Ex.

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Policy Biodegradable Health Sustainability 167

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Dry cleaning chemicals such as Perc are not only bad for human health but for animals and the environment as well. Wet cleaning uses washers and dryers with biodegradable soaps as well as pressing machines to clean the clothing instead of harmful dry cleaning practices like using perc. Plastic and hangers . Wet cleaning.

Building Energy Monitoring 78

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 78

The Environmental Blog

JULY 2, 2021

It is preferred to use biodegradable toothpaste that is not harmful to ingest by nearby animals. Packing your food is better than buying instant products wrapped with non-biodegradable plastics. Plan your meal, cooked or uncooked, to avoid last-minute store purchases that will surely make you bring plastic waste to the campsite.

Plastics 195

Plastics Biodegradable Health Pollution 195

The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has broachedumpteen pervasive challenges on multiple fronts- health, environment and economy. Although the economy is restoring to an extent but an exponential escalation in the biomedical waste generation has posed severe persisting health hazards and environmental threats. Smart Waste Management: PWC& AWCS.

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Waste Waste IoT Smart Cities 195

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. Customers expect it and the health of our planet demands it. Examples include cardboard, paper, and some types of plastic. Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It.

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Biodegradable Packaging Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability 146

The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Here are some examples: Distributing eco-friendly handouts using biodegradable alternatives without using plastics. Green Logistics : Avoid hard-to-open and wasteful packaging materials, like wire ties, air-bubble wrap, and plastic clamshell casings. Promoting the responsible use of products and proper disposal. Conclusion.

Business Energy Monitoring 210

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Packaging Recycling 210

The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

Plastics 195

Plastics Microplastics Pollution Waste 195

Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. 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. More specifically, microplastic.

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Microplastics Plastics Biodegradable Waste 40

The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

From cleaning supplies to personal care items to household goods, many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can pose significant risks to our health and the environment. However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health.

Biodegradable 195

Biodegradable Health Packaging Ethics 195

Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Today, the company is almost entirely paperless.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 147

Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for: economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and ocean ecosystem health. Without clean water, health is compromised, and lives are endangered. Every year, an additional 8 million tonnes of plastic is deposited into the ocean.

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Energy Monitor Waste Waste Plastics 65

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Disposable plastics are posing serious problems for our planet. Across Europe, a single-use plastic ban will come into effect from 2021, targeting straws, cotton buds, and disposable cutlery, among other products. Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. What are Biodegradable Straws?

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Biodegradable Plastics Microplastics Fossil fuels 122

Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Are you struggling to reduce plastic use in your home? In this first instalment from Ethical.net, we learn why we should be aiming to reduce our plastic use, why recycling isn’t enough and how to get stated reducing food-related plastic waste. The problem of plastic is one of the major global challenges facing us today.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 105

The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The constant use of single-use plastic and immeasurable amounts of waste thrown away is a threat to nature and people’s health. Most people who use plastic bags only use them once before throwing them away. This habit is one reason why plastic has become a significant source of environmental waste. They’re Eco-Friendly.

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Sustainability Plastics Waste Waste 195

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Environmental scientists employed by the government work to find the best methods of protecting the environment and human health. Generally, environmental scientists may provide services to research health and environmental problems and work to identify causes and create solutions. Environmental Scientist. Entrepreneurship.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2020

If your company prides itself on recycling but makes no effort to eliminate single-use plastics in the workspace, then this incongruence can damage your credibility. If you’re a health food store passionate about locally-sourced goods and holistic remedies, then your brand will not target diehard fast foodies. And Know Where You Stand.

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Sustainability Biodegradable Fashion Plastics 148