Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Also,the composting process averts methane emissions that cause global warming, and it converts organic material into valuable fertilizer that can be used to enrich poor soil and improve plant growth. One way businesses can reduce their environmental footprint is by using biodegradable packaging that can be recycled and composted.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

See if you can find a garden centre or plant nursery that sells plants in biodegradable or ceramic pots. Choose biodegradable pots (or make your own from toilet roll tubes / cardboard/ papier maché / newspaper). Also consider making soil blocks, which do away with the need for seedling containers altogether. About the author.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) Another option is a wicker willow coffin , which, like wooden coffins, are 100% natural and biodegradable. As with the previous options, cardboard will simply rot away into the soil; ideal for a green burial. Wicker coffins. Choosing a burial site.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

When these products are used and eventually discarded, they often end up in landfills or waterways, contaminating soil and water sources. For example, chemicals and heavy metals used in the creation of common household electronic items can leach into the soil when they’re landfilled, leading to contamination of nearby waterways.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

World Soil Day – December 5th. Plants nurture a diversity of soil microbes that in turn give nutrients and protect plants from disease. Soil fertility vitally depends on this symbiotic relationship. You can find other environmental awareness days to celebrate on our blog!

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Choosing packaging that is 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable offers an eco-friendly alternative to landfill. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. To recap, all compostable materials are biodegradable but not all biodegradables are compostable.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Low Impact

APRIL 30, 2021

When concentrated in a certain location (say, in soil), these metals have the potential to harm the environment. The body becomes brittle and breaks up into small particles which are freeze dried and placed into a biodegradable container for burial. Biodegradable urns. It is clear that cremation is not a sustainable option.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

An environmental consultant provides advice to companies and other organizations on a wide range of environmental issues such as green manufacturing, hazardous-waste remediation (disposal and cleanup), soil contamination, environmental disasters, sustainability initiatives, compliance, renewable energy and water, air, and soil quality.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 148

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. Frequent visits by housekeeping to change bed sheets and replace soiled towels leads to more laundry which translates to more water and energy consumption.

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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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