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. More specifically, microplastic. Since plastic is not biodegradable, it does not decompose; but remains in the ecosystem for decades. How do Microplastics come about?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.” Commenting on the blog of the award organisers, Martens said the team had begun working on Gelatex 3 years ago, when researching gelatin-based materials at the University of Tartu in Estonia.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. These brands are manufacturing their shoes from recycled and biodegradable materials and sourcing sustainably while still achieving the durability and comfort that shoe lovers expect.

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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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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. If that is not possible, choose biodegradable products that minimize the externalities to our environment. EcoLuxe Products Inc. Onwards and Upwards.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. Land use and farm-stage processes (i.e.

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