The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2021

For decades, harmful and toxic substances in household cleaning products have contributed to the pollution crisis across the globe. The post 10 Reasons To Make The Switch To Green Cleaning appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Before we clean the planet, it’s important for us to take a look at how we clean our homes.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 4, 2022

Less Pollution. Glass is not a biodegradable material, and therefore, is one of the worst things to dispose of this way. The post 5 Important Reasons to Recycle Your Lightbulbs appeared first on The Environmental Blog. 75% of the glass that enters the waste system ultimately ends up in landfills.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Not only does insulation reduce energy consumption, noise pollution but it also helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. #7 Rather than using plastic, go for products like recycled wood or glass or biodegradable materials. 6 Insulate. 7 Reuse old 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. From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs.

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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. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. EPS is neither biodegradable nor is it economically recyclable, often finding its way into waterways where it can have adverse effects on marine life.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Indian leather producers live with polluted land and water that cause disease and birth defects among their children. Nearly 11 million tons of non-biodegradable clothing is disposed of by the U.S. The textile industry second only to the oil industry in the pollution it causes. every year.

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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. It gives people a chance to detach themselves from the city’s pollutants and be one with nature. Camp responsibly!

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

2] Since March 2020, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued periodic guidelines under the. Waste processing and treatment has an intense reliance on segregation of dross into multitudinous categories (biodegradable, recycling, bio-hazard, etc.). appeared first on The Environmental Blog. 11, 2021). [2]

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Biodegradable packaging: Packaging is very important in the food and agriculture industry because it helps to preserve food quality and safety, reduce food waste, food-borne diseases, and extend the shelf-life of food. The use of these irrigation methods could avoid about 1.13

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

Refusing embalming (which is already prohibited in the Jewish and Muslim faiths) eliminates concerns about pollutants and toxins from the process entering the environment. A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) Find the original article by Elizabeth Waddington here on the Ethical.net blog.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Understanding the impact of plastic pollution is crucial, and so is recognizing our role in mitigating this growing crisis. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

These chemicals have been linked to skin allergies, endocrine disruption, and water pollution when they wash down the drain. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.” DIY cleaning solutions are not only safer but also more cost-effective.

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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

JULY 8, 2022

With this in mind, check out the Green Business Burea’s blog article Sustainable Business Travel: How Companies Can Minimize the Environmental Impact of Corporate Travel. Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies. Sustainability and eco-friendly event planning guide.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

The sustainability of this growth is however compromised by overfishing and rising ocean pollution. Pollution from litter, sunscreen chemicals, and boats making day trips to the island in large numbers (200 boats and 5000 tourists per day) had gradually damaged 80% of the island’s ecological system.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Plastic pollution is one of the most visible environmental issues of our generation. If we work together, we can all contribute to the ongoing global efforts and work towards turning the tide against oceans of plastic pollution. Below are 6 simple yet effective methods we can all do to reduce our personal plastic footprint.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. It’s a win-win situation.

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Low Impact

APRIL 30, 2021

After death, we don’t want our corporeal form to leave a damaging legacy – but, many current practices surrounding both burial and cremation mean people often do leave a negative legacy of environmental pollution behind them for future generations. Allow poisonous substances to enter our ecosystems and pollute the environment.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 4, 2022

Every time we buy a new product, drive a car, take a flight or flip on the air conditioner, we contribute to carbon pollution. These low-waste laundry sheets are made with entirely biodegradable, eco-friendly materials and don’t put toxic chemicals into our waterways or leave slow-to-degrade plastic in landfills.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Without a healthy microbial population, important biochemical reactions are disturbed, altering soil formation, the decomposition of organic matter, elemental cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur) and the processing of pollutants. You can find other environmental awareness days to celebrate on our blog!

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Meanwhile, we could see biodegradable items or reusable items like wooden toothbrushes and metal drinking straws become commonplace. Long-term investments in these areas would pay off in the form of more pleasant and less polluted cities. What It Could Look Like in a Decade appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, choosing rideshare, selecting green certified accommodations, or using biodegradable travel products, is contributing in some small way to the bigger environmental cause. With these laws left at the state and municipal level, there is inconsistency across the country and a lack of consolidated effort to reduce plastic pollution.

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Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At source, plastic takes a lot of energy to create, and is derived from finite and polluting fossil fuels. Read more about biodegradable plastic. Find the original article by Elizabeth Waddington on the Ethical.net blog. Why reduce household plastic use? Main image by Jasmin Sessler on Unsplash. About the author.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

pollution or on managing regulations and compliance. They typically define programs, products, processes and policies that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, minimize waste, encourage reuse of materials and reduce pollution output. In some instances, air quality engineers may design or modify pollution-control equipment.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Here’s a cool one: Molly Morse of Mango Materials shared how her company uses methane gas to make biodegradable plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

You can avoid a yucky and smelly bin by lining the bin with a biodegradable bag – ensure to separate stinky scraps like meat, fish, bones and greasy food into another bag to prevent bad odor; keeping a lid on and recycling regularly (consider composting).

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