Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

A new adhesive derived from materials including food waste should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and help to develop a circular economy in this sector, says the firm marketing it. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Conspectus of Biomedical Waste Management. Although the economy is restoring to an extent but an exponential escalation in the biomedical waste generation has posed severe persisting health hazards and environmental threats. 2] Since March 2020, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued periodic guidelines under the.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published statistics on 7 December detailing household waste collected across all local authorities during 2020, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2020. Household waste generated increased 0.3% Household waste generated increased 0.3%

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Carbon 'rainbow': Unilever pledges $1.2B The new program, Clean Future, is largely focused on identifying and commercializing alternative sources of carbon for surfactants, the petrochemical molecules found in cleaning products that help remove grease from fabrics and surfaces. Unilever's "carbon rainbow" classification system.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In theory, corporations and cities could divert food waste from landfills and create a valuable agricultural product in the process. According to the most recent EPA data, less than 10 percent of food waste finds its way into composting systems. Jim Giles, Food and Carbon Analyst, GreenBiz Group . Holly Secon.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As face masks become even more critical in fighting the spread of COVID-19, they are also taking a toll on our waste stream and the environment. These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. The post How can we stay safe & not create PPE waste?

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GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

Energy and materials elegantly flow through ecosystems, efficiently cycling back into new forms without waste or stagnation. A circular economy is so much more than recycling or reusing waste streams, which is a reductionist understanding of what nature does. The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. (I

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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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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

A few tips on the unlikely waste items that can help make nutrient rich compost for the garden, are offered by horticultural experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk. 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. 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. Plastic pet toys, plastic poop bags, and pet waste all have an adverse effect on the environment. Practice Eco-Friendly Waste Management Dispose of pet waste responsibly.

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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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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

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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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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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Their production is often linked to high carbon emissions , water pollution, and plastic waste problems. Companies capitalize on research and development to create products that generate less waste, while others seek to make their products easier to recycle. Effective Waste Water Treatment. Conclusion .

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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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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 14, 2021

Everyone from political leaders to everyday citizens is reevaluating their wasteful behaviors and making intentional changes to save the planet. When you successfully bring the outdoors in, it helps conserve energy, reduce waste , boost morale, and increase productivity in the workplace. Below are some suggestions to consider.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

All sorts of waste, both stemming from chemical manufacturing processes and from their often short-lived end products, have resulted in human health problems and environmental disasters at varying scales. This means that chemistry should not only focus on using renewable resources and reducing production waste.

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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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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. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste. The fashion industry produces 92 million tons of textile waste annually.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

We know you’re conscientious about water consumption by turning off the faucet while you brush, but there’s that seldom-discussed issue of toothbrush waste, mostly plastic , that equates to around 1,000,000,000 toothbrushes heading to the landfill annually, and that’s just in the United States. Shipments are expected for April 2020.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Agriculture Clean Crop Technologies ’s proprietary Clean Current technology combines food-grade gasses and electricity to remove contaminants from seed and food surfaces, improving food safety and reducing food waste. Maple Materials develops a low-cost electrolysis process to split carbon dioxide into graphite and oxygen.

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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

JULY 23, 2020

In the agriculture and food industry, sustainable business practices are intended to protect the environment, reduce waste production, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs. Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose. What are Sustainable Business Practices?

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2021

The government has this morning published a roadmap that sets out how it plans to overhaul resource and waste management in England over the coming years to curb waste levels and create more circular material flows in support of the UK's net zero emissions goal.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 31, 2020

Haeckels has developed a zero-waste option that solves both the waste issue and those under-eye bags. Environmentally speaking, this process confronts several issues within the skincare industry, including waste. In addition, both the product and the packaging are zero-waste. Haeckels Via Wallpaper* Images via Haeckels.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Research from the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science has revealed that discarded concrete can be strengthened with the addition of wood waste. It is hoped that this groundbreaking new method will help make better use of old concrete and any waste plant or wood materials.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint. gluten-free) and carbon neutral shipping on all deliveries.

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Econaur

JUNE 8, 2020

Most paints available in the market today are oil and latex-based and according to Waste Management Inc. If you go to any Indian county side today, you will be astonished by how smooth they have been able to paint the walls using mud and select natural wastes. Consequently, they aren’t toxic even when put to waste.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Africa is responsible for just 3% of global carbon emissions. The startup that doubles up as a waste management company was last year selected as one of the 21 startups to join the Sustainability MENA 2021 Accelerator Program. Uganda’s Hya Bioplastics was another startup to secure climate-related backing.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2021

With water accounting for over one-fifth of most cleaning products, it’s understood that billions of tonnes of water gets wasted each year by unsustainable, irresponsible product design. This eliminates the need to waste fuel transporting water while keeping our manufacturing plants as non-wasteful as possible.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Embrace Vintage and Antique Furniture One of the more effective ways for you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and promote sustainability in home decor is by embracing vintage and antique furniture. 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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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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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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AGreenLiving

APRIL 13, 2021

Made of tiny bits of shiny or translucent plastic, they are a significant contributor to ocean microplastics and fashion-derived plastic waste. The dress is entirely carbon-neutral and free from synthetic plastics or dyes. Charlotte McCurdy, Phillip Lim design carbon-neutral algae sequin dress. Go here to see the original:Â .

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