Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

2) The best way to reduce your carbon footprint (and minimize waste) when decorating is to feed the circular economy and buy pre-loved furniture. Upcycle Items You Already Own. This keeps furniture out of landfills and reduces the massive carbon footprint generated by today’s various modes of transportation. Buy Pre-Loved.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

Most of this energy is produced by the burning of fossil fuels which releases a mass amount of carbon dioxide into the environment. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in our atmosphere, disrupting Earth’s natural climatic cycles. Tip #2: Utilize renewable energy sources.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Bôhten Eyewear makes lightweight handmade frames that are sourced from sustainable materials in Africa like Zebrawood, Walnut, Ebony and Maple wood carbon fiber veneer. You can also check out 100% biodegradable sunglasses from Pela Vision. After you make a purchase, the company buys carbon offsets for your shipment.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

From biodegradable cork mats to treadmills that convert human power into electricity, here are some options for eco-friendly gym equipment on the market today. Further, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is another material gaining popularity in workout gear as it is PVC and phthalate free and deemed 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Part 2: Goals and KPIs – This section documents your current baseline in terms of your eco profile which includes your energy usage, water usage, carbon emissions and overall eco score. However, there are a few common goals every business shares: to minimize their waste and reduce carbon emissions. Are we composting food waste?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Tip #14 – Switch to biodegradable, and other alternative forms of eco-friendly packaging : Do your research and make the switch to use packaging materials that cause less harm to the environment. You need to identify instances where this is happening.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Launch an upcycle station for storing old or excess office supplies and equipment that someone else could use. Check out our articles on eco-friendly boxes and paper packaging and some biodegradable options.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 24, 2022

By demanding less office space, telecommuting can positively contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. Thinking about your home office, you can avoid using mass-manufactured desks, shelving, and chairs from big-box stores, and instead, upcycle old furniture using eBay.

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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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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Textiles are at the top, along with aluminum, as the highest greenhouse gas emitters per unit of material.The fashion industry produces an estimated 8-10% of annual, global carbon emissions (4-5 billion tons). A substantial amount of the high carbon footprint is associated with the source of energy for production.

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Green Tech Challenge

MARCH 1, 2019

It does not only help reduce resource waste and lower the carbon footprint from animal leather production but also provides biodegradable products in the long run. For example, logistics and cleaning could be a huge criticizing point for fashion-sharing platforms on their potentially increasing carbon footprint.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The ChopValue phone stand boasts 150 chopsticks recycled with 220 grams of carbon stored per product. Biodegradable wood planters These biodegradable wood planters from Etsy shop MinimumDesign are 3D-printed using a sustainable blend of recycled wood and bioplastic made from corn. Is your coworker lacking in gardening skills?

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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

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Related: Papermelon makes sustainable jewelry from upcycled paper At first glance, the front covers reflect the natural elements and color palettes of the planet. Each planner is artistically designed with soy-based inks that avoid harsh chemicals and can be safely biodegraded without harm to the soil.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

The Ottawa-based startup is bringing to scale a process that generates hydrogen by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, then storing it within seawater, mimicking the ocean’s natural processes to create a carbon sink. That enables Novi to meet a brand’s unique standards, such as vegan, petroleum-free or biodegradable.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

The Ottawa-based startup is bringing to scale a process that generates hydrogen by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, then storing it within seawater, mimicking the ocean’s natural processes to create a carbon sink. That enables Novi to meet a brand’s unique standards, such as vegan, petroleum-free or biodegradable.

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