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.

Biodegradable 122

Biodegradable Plastics Microplastics Fossil fuels 122

The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fillers, primarily carbon black and silica, represent an additional 25 percent,” Bridgestone’s Niaura says. Conventional tires rely on carbon black to strengthen the rubber matrix as the tire is cured,” Dale Harrigle, Bridgestone’s chief engineer for replacement tires, says. “In When it rains, it is carried away.

Building Energy Monitoring 112

Building Energy Monitoring North America Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 112

Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The fully biodegradable and compostable packaging innovation has been developed in Edinburgh with support from Innovate UK and Sky Ocean Ventures. As a result, it claims the container is fully biodegradeable and compostable, and can break down in the natural environmental without causing any harmful impact within 12 months.

Biodegradable 78

Biodegradable Packaging Plastics Microplastics 78

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives for packaging and products, especially single-use items that contribute a lot of waste. What are bioplastics and are they truly biodegradable? Types of Bioplastic Degradability.

Organic 195

Organic Biodegradable Plastics Packaging 195

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Many popular fruits and vegetables that stay in stock year-long like blueberries and kiwi are often shipped from other countries and contribute to tons of carbon emissions. Fruits and tree nuts require less land and water, making these foods a low-carbon option. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

Packaging 148

Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Many popular fruits and vegetables that stay in stock year-long like blueberries and kiwi are often shipped from other countries and contribute to tons of carbon emissions. Fruits and tree nuts require less land and water, making these foods a low-carbon option. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

Packaging 133

Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 133

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Biodegradable vs compostable: Addressing the confusion. Biodegradable vs compostable: Which material would you choose ? As the bio-based industry grows, we’re witnessing an increasing number of biodegradable and compostable claims. As such, this Green Business Bureau article defines biodegradable and compostable.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Throughout a garment’s lifecycle, energy use and carbon emissions are the highest during the initial fiber extraction process, a fact which is particularly true for petroleum-based fabrics. A substantial amount of the fashion industry’s high carbon footprint is associated with the source of energy for production.

Fashion 183

Fashion Waste Waste Retail 183

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It produces over two million tons of low carbon cement annually and is responsible for around 10-15% of the cement supply in the markets in which it operates. Figure 2: Group carbon footprint by ton of product Steel industry decarbonization The steel sector’s direct and indirect emissions represent 7% of CO2 emissions globally.

Packaging 44

Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 44

GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

For example, facilities that adopt cleaning products in powder or concentrate, in reusable containers, could shrink their shipping costs and carbon footprint while increasing profit margins. But they will find plenty of low-hanging fruit that can reduce operating and capital costs. Chief marketing officers.

Plastics 357

Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 357

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Throughout a garment’s lifecycle, energy use and carbon emissions are the highest during the initial fiber extraction process, a fact which is particularly true for petroleum-based fabrics. A substantial amount of the fashion industry’s high carbon footprint is associated with the source of energy for production.

Fashion 78

Fashion Waste Waste Retail 78

Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

In the autumn, the firm is aiming to expand into new products, with a plan to sell nappies that biodegrade much faster than the 200 to 500 years that is standard for the majority of plastic-based nappies produced today. With 90 per cent of wet wipes in the UK made from plastic, the products boast carbon intensive production processes. "And

Plastics 82

Plastics Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling 82

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Glass is non-biodegradable, and there are no biodegradable alternative materials on the market. This lighter-weight steel reduces the carbon footprint and water consumption of material manufacturing processes, while also reducing the amount of waste material generated. Material recycling and recovery. These cans are a mere 0.13

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

Mandatory requirements on what types of packaging are allowed on the EU market, and minimum thresholds for recycled content in plastics, as well as for bio-based and biodegradable plastics, are also being drawn up as part of the Action Plan.

Packaging 97

Packaging Recycling Recycling Plastics 97

Business Green

AUGUST 28, 2020

For example, facilities that adopt cleaning products in powder or concentrate, in reusable containers, could shrink their shipping costs and carbon footprint while increasing profit margins. But they will find plenty of low-hanging fruit that can reduce operating and capital costs. Chief marketing officers.

Plastics 87

Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 87