Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED PLASTIC. Recycled plastic used in construction offers a building material that has a lower carbon footprint and is stronger than brick, all while tackling our plastic waste problem ( 367 million metric tons produced globally in 2020). You can find Tangent Materials green product certifications on their website.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. Properly sealed windows and doors are critical to maintaining effective heating and cooling of your home. Choose certified non-toxic and biodegradable fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Items made from wood, glass, metal, leather, or marble age beautifully (and move quickly on AptDeco) — and the lived-in look is what makes a home go from cool to cozy. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. – AptDeco.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While your office is likely recycling its paper and plastics, you can take recycling to the next level by expanding your program to include glass and metals. If your office uses coffee pods, choose biodegradable pods such as those from OneCoffee. Implement a Comprehensive Recycling Program . Install Water-Saving Fixtures.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Composite is a combination of wood waste and recycled plastic, giving it the appearance of wood but with some of the properties of plastic. Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Sustainable Plumbing.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Composite is a combination of wood waste and recycled plastic, giving it the appearance of wood but with some of the properties of plastic. Linoleum has been largely replaced by PVC, but this material is unsustainable as it is made from petroleum and is not biodegradable. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint. Sustainable Plumbing.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

While most sneakers add carbon to the air through plastic manufacturing, these hemp shoes actually pull carbon from the air. Vegan and biodegradable : The shoe is made from vegetal fibers, including its glue that is made from water. Super comfortable : The world’s 1st hemp insole. 8000Kicks Images via 8000Kicks.

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Biodegradable Plastics Carbon Cooling 28

AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. Infinite Cooling Recapturing water in manufacturing facilities Much of the water used in industrial cooling towers at manufacturing sites or power plants leaves the facility as high-density water vapor.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. Infinite Cooling Recapturing water in manufacturing facilities Much of the water used in industrial cooling towers at manufacturing sites or power plants leaves the facility as high-density water vapor.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Together they designed these super comfortable, vegan and biodegradable sneakers, featuring the world’s first hemp insole. But if you come from a close-knit family where exchanging deodorant is kosher, the plastic-free line from Humble is our top choice. These deodorants also come in 100% biodegradable tubes.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 11, 2020

These soaps are vegan, organic , synthetic-free and, best of all, come in delicious fragrances with cool names. Sustainable wireless charger For the electronically-inclined sibling, try these chargers made from hemp and recycled plastic. Vegan, biodegradable juice masks Is your sibling into clean living?

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Despite the additional complications posed by the coronavirus pandemic a record 312 institutions participated in Sierra's annual Cool Schools rankings in 2020. Here is a countdown of Sierra's top 20 Cool Schools as described by Katie: 20. Sierra has been ranking the environmental performance of colleges since 2006.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

In Georgia, when you flush your toilet, you might just be helping to cool a data center! Here’s a cool one: Molly Morse of Mango Materials shared how her company uses methane gas to make biodegradable plastic. You might think that means solar, and in many cases it does. But you should expect the unexpected from Google.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Often made out of unsustainable materials like plastic and polyester, decorations are just as important as gifts to plenty of American households. After they’re cooked and cooled, string the ornaments with compostable twine and hang them on the tree. plenty of consumers tend to overlook the wastefulness of holiday decorations as well.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Reduce Single-Use Plastics. As we all probably know by now, plastic waste is a huge global problem. Help combat the millions of tons of plastic waste that enter landfills, oceans and our own backyards by finding ways to reduce single-use plastics in your business.

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2022

The 'Ecool' trailer powers up its on-board batteries by converting kinetic electricity generated from its wheels turning on the road into electricity, meaning Aldi's food and drinks products are kept cool while reducing energy consumption, driving down emissions and minimising air pollution, the supermarket explained.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. Make products that are recyclable, renewable and/or biodegradable, and do not contain toxic or ozone-depleting substances.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Another vital initiative that will help your business become more energy efficient is the switching to US Energy Star rated equipment, which covers a wide range of appliances such as heat and cooling systems and computers. For instance, the shoe retailer Rothy’s manufactures footwear from ocean plastic waste.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Best of all, the company’s biodegradable products don’t sacrifice sound quality. Blow everyone’s minds by bringing a box of biodegradable straws made out of hay. Organic Aromas makes beautiful diffusers that use cool-mist technology with no heat, no water and no plastic. Not into the headphone idea?

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

If you have the space, plan for the seasons with cool weather leafy veggies and carrots in the spring, a salsa garden in the summer and squash in the fall. Most facilities accept glass, tin cans, large plastic containers and paper — at a minimum. If you don’t already, start recycling. Maybe next year, you can halve it again.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Shop Larry’s Coffee on Amazon Tree Napper cooling weighted blanket Mom or dad will enjoy the comforting feel of this weighted blanket. This blanket offers a cooling feature by wicking away moisture to keep sleepers from overheating and is made from natural eucalyptus fibers that are converted into soft ENCEL Lyocell.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The vision The cool blades of grass between my toes were prickly, little sticky, teeming with ladybugs. They’re incredibly biodegradable, and will be gone by the end of winter. So you better hurry up and rake them into plastic bags.” When people proclaimed their love for that cut-grass smell, I recoiled. The leaves.

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