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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER.

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Allbirds creates a plant-based leather

AGreenLiving

Made with rubber, vegetable oil and other natural ingredients, this leather alternative, aptly named Plant Leather, has 40 times less carbon impact than animal-derived leather and 17 times less carbon impact than synthetic leathers made from plastics. The runoff from leather production negatively impacts air and water quality.

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? Spinning CO2 into clothes

Climate Tech VC

We’ve spilled plenty of ink in this newsletter on carbon capture, but less on what happens after —particularly carbon-to-value. In the meantime, Rubi aims to capture the CO2 from industrial processes and use it to make apparel inputs carbon-negative. What to watch Grab a partner.

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Haeckels delivers zero-waste skincare with Bio Restore Membrane

AGreenLiving

Skincare products often get a bad rap for negatively impacting the environment. The membrane will biodegrade after use and disposal. Plus, the company is committed to carbon-neutral shipping. From plastic packaging to chemical ingredients, they may help skin but put a heavy burden on the planet.

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Eco-friendly Boxes for Packaging and Shipping

Green Business Bureau

If you’re a committed green business looking for eco-friendly ways to package your product, then you’ll be delighted to know the market is growing with boxing and shipping options that are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and made from recycled material. Even better, all EcoEnclose boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable!

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Best of GBB in 2019: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

Green Business Bureau

2) Helping fleet partners access government incentive plans to upgrade equipment and transport trucks to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. 3) Purchasing products that are EPA approved and USDA choice certified 4) Using only non-toxic substances such as water, biodegradable soap and steam.

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Arctic explorer tests the RIKR recycled plastic backpack

AGreenLiving

Additionally, the company offsets its entire carbon footprint. Each backpack comes packaged in a completely biodegradable cassava bag and removes 120 plastic bottles from the environment, according to Groundtruth. Groundtruth Via Dezeen Images via Groundtruth. View original here:Â .