AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. Sizes run from 0 to 12.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Contamination of waste streams, haulage costs and “compostable” materials that don’t actually biodegrade are all part of the problem. Jim Giles, Food and Carbon Analyst, GreenBiz Group . According to the most recent EPA data, less than 10 percent of food waste finds its way into composting systems. Holly Secon. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 20:34.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

“It can facilitate the mineralisation of a large range of organic pollutants, like azo dyes , into water and carbon dioxide molecules with a high degradation efficiency.” A wide range of chemical industries, including dye manufacture, textile and cosmetics production, release toxic and non-biodegradable dyes into the environment.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. Sizes run from 0 to 12.

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Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 28

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 20, 2022

Enel Grids has announced the development of a new low-carbon transformer, leveraging natural ester to mitigate its carbon footprint. The first Eco-design high voltage/medium voltage (HV/MV) low loss transformer is insulated with natural ester, a fully biodegradable vegetable oil, and generates reduced CO2 emissions.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Swiss firm bolsters its science-based targets with plans to become carbon neutral, and then carbon positive by 2030. But yesterday the firm announced plans to go further, by offsetting its residual direct business emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, before becoming 'carbon positive' by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Seagrass meadows play a crucial role in maintaining healthy marine environments, fostering biodiversity, and mitigating climate change by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. of the seafloor [source: Duarte et al., 2005b; Kennedy et al.,

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Unlike the 98 percent of toothbrushes that are not biodegradable, the Tooth replacement heads will break down. The bristles are made from Nylon 4; both products are 100 percent biodegradable. Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials. Shipments are expected for April 2020.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

Making your own compost can take up to a year and a good mix of carbon and nitrogen rich – or brown and green – materials are needed. Brown materials are rich in carbon and include cardboard, woody stems and paper. Green waste is packed with nitrogen and include garden waste like grass clippings. Cereal boxes. Crushed Egg Shells.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

If you’re a pet owner attempting to live sustainably, it’s imperative to take your pet’s carbon pawprint into account. To ensure that your pet has a minimal carbon footprint , there are numerous strategies and pieces of advice that can be implemented. A Guide to Sustainable Pet Ownership – 9 Tips 1.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Oskar Modin and fellow researchers measured the concentration of virus particles that were released from four different wastewater treatment plants in Sweden and compared this with how much organic carbon was released at the same time. Organic carbon in the water affects the efficiency of these processes.

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GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

Through a carbon-sequestering manufacturing process, Biohm uses landfill-bound commercial and agricultural byproducts to grow mycelium for its products. The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. . Impossible Materials.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 26, 2024

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids, developed in response to this challenge, offer a solution that minimizes environmental harm without compromising system performance.    In contrast, the cleanup of biodegradable fluids often requires fewer resources and less invasive techniques.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

This breaks apart the chemical bonds in the lignocellulosic material, improving biodegradability and allowing the organisms responsible for anaerobic digestion to act on a greater surface area of material (therefore allowing higher loading rates or shorter retention times).

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

With this change comes more energy and water consumption, more air and ocean pollution and more carbon emissions. The fashion industry produces approximately 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water. These will have an easier time biodegrading.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The new programme, dubbed Clean Future, is largely focused on identifying and commercialising alternative sources of carbon for surfactants, the petrochemical molecules found in cleaning products that help remove grease from fabrics and surfaces. Conventional fossil fuel derived carbon is simply known as 'black carbon'.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

A renewable, biodegradable alternative fuel, biodiesel, unlike the regular one, is made from a combination of modified vegetable oils and diesel fuel. According to the research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , biodiesel emits 11 percent less carbon monoxide and 10 percent less particulate matter than diesel.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

One such product is glitter, considered a high-risk product type. SGS provides comprehensive testing services to help businesses ensure compliance with the provisions in REACH. Find out more about SGS’s REACH solutions. Notes [i] Ocean Trash: 5.25

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 13, 2021

Inspired by the different shades of green that occur in nature and the process of photosynthesis, the dress is made from layers of algae bioplastic sewn onto a base fabric made from biodegradable plant fibers. The dress is entirely carbon-neutral and free from synthetic plastics or dyes. Go here to see the original:Â .

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. To ensure all aspects of your brand is sustainable, switch to biodegradable packagings like paper, cellulose, hemp, and other plant materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A new range of biodegradable guards will help to reduce the environmental impact of planting new whips while improving landscape management, says the firm behind them. WhiptecBio tree and hedge guards are made from recycled material and are said to be 100% sustainable, biodegradable and compostable.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), incinerators send particulate matter, heavy metals, acid gases, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and other noxious pollutants airborne. Most of the masks in the U.S. According to the U.S.

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Business Green

JULY 27, 2022

Launched globally from today, the capsule is designed to help decarbonise the home laundry process by utilising a formula containing biodegradable active ingredients derived from 65 per cent plant sources, which Unilever claims can "deliver top cleaning performance in cold and short cycles".

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Business Green

JANUARY 22, 2021

British drinks company Seedlip has announced a flurry of new sustainability goals, including a plan to achieve carbon neutrality within two years across its full range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits. EXCLUSIVE: UK firm announces string of new sustainability goals it hopes will help consumers connect with nature.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Carbon impact of Scottish households The carbon impact of Scottish household waste generated and managed in 2022 was 5.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, which equates to 1.02 As SEPA explained, this Scottish carbon metric measures the whole-life impact of resources. ”A tonnes of CO2e per person.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Consumer goods giant outlines plans to spend €1bn on ramping up carbon capture and utilisation technologies that will curb its cleaning and laundry product line's reliance on fossil fuel derived chemicals. The firm expects its new programme to reduce the carbon footprint of its product formulations by a fifth.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Corumat , a Go Make 2023 participant back for its second Go program, converts organic waste into high-performance, insulating, greaseproof, and biodegradable packaging materials. Maple Materials develops a low-cost electrolysis process to split carbon dioxide into graphite and oxygen. The startup is part of the Go Make 2023 cohort.

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Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

From biodegradable toys to sustainable food and treats, the market for eco-friendly pet products is growing. It is their mission to revolutionize the industry by introducing plant-based pet food and treats that are both nutritionally balanced and crafted with a low carbon footprint.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. It is biodegradable and recyclable, and can often be used for renewable energy. Sustainable Packaging Using Innovative Biodegradable Bioplastics.

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Business Green

JULY 29, 2021

Cadman Cranes has announced plans to ditch diesel and in favour of running its entire fleet of cranes on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) by the end of 2021, in a move expected to significantly slash the firm's carbon emissions. We are a mobile crane company, and we can't avoid taking these big vehicles on the road.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

By choosing locally made items, you can ensure that your decorative items are sustainably made and have lower carbon footprints as they don’t need to be shipped around the globe. When decorating your home, avoid decor items made from or packaged in plastic which can take centuries to biodegrade.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

Many businesses are now improvising new ways of designing and producing their products, attempting to lessen their carbon and environmental footprint, while simultaneously saving money. From recyclable plastics to biodegradable containers, there’s seemingly no end to the options available for the environmentally conscious business.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Soil plays a major part in the carbon capture cycle. Trees capture carbon monoxide, then transmit the carbon through to microbes in the soil, where it is held. The microbiome holds the key to soil’s carbon capture. The filmmakers clearly demonstrate soil’s central role in capturing atmospheric carbon.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

The research found half of business owners would value information that would help them assess whether reducing their carbon footprint would make financial sense for their business. million) have never sought information on how to reduce their carbon footprint and 46% (2.4 The UK has an estimated 5.3 Consumers want greener businesses.

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