Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices. This article outlines 20 sustainable business practices your company can implement to make your offices more sustainable (ordered from low cost, high impact to high cost, low impact). If your office uses coffee pods, choose biodegradable pods such as those from OneCoffee.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION. The industry is moving toward sustainable construction. General contracting businesses that are eco-friendly and practice sustainability are realizing real benefits including new customers including sales growth. . HOW TO BUILD and RENOVATE A HOME TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE. Plumbing and Water Usage.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

The ever-increasing global population and the rise in environmental consciousness have created a demand for sustainable business practices. Sustainable business practices vary among different sectors and are often specific to the company type and the product or service it produces. What are Sustainable Business Practices?

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

But if you’re not sure where to start, we thought who better to consult with questions about where and what to buy (or not to buy) when blending style and sustainability than the experts themselves? – Sustainable Travel & Living. 4) The best way to sustainably style your home is to choose used furniture over buying new.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

In order to combat ever worsening environmental crises, and to achieve real sustainability, chemistry needs to develop a combined focus on efficiency, safety, and circularity, say PhD student Hannah Flerlage and associate professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam’s Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Let the granola cool and put it in a nice glass. Support Brands with Sustainable Packaging Many companies are now using eco-friendly packaging materials like biodegradable plastics or recycled paper. By supporting these brands, you’re encouraging more sustainable practices in the industry.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As more people become environmentally conscious, many are looking for new ways to live sustainability. Research shows house-buyers prefer environmentally sustainable properties. But, don’t worry, creating a sustainable life doesn’t mean you have to choose alternative living like building a treehouse or moving into a canal boat.

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Business Green

MARCH 5, 2020

reCharge' concept tires designed be both 'extremely durable and 100 per cent biodegradable', firm claims. Moreover, the tyre treads would be made from "extremely durable and 100 per cent biodegradable material," according to Goodyear.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

If your business is working to become a more sustainable company, that requires you to look at what products you buy and bring into the workspace. As a green certified business committed to sustainability, Greenerprinter uses only the lowest VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks and works to minimize the release of VOCs into the atmosphere.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 11, 2020

What better way to put your best eco-friendly foot forward than with a stylish, comfortable pair of sustainable shoes? Rackle, a Boston-based footwear brand, is on a mission to create sustainable shoes, starting with the release of its hemp-based Alex line. The shoes aim to meld style, versatility and sustainability.

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Unsustainable

JUNE 17, 2020

Yet all three plants are now being used to make durable and sustainable fabrics. By Ellen Rubin Natural Sources for Sustainable Fabrics Banana Fiber Musa (banana) fiber is made from the stem of banana plants. It’s incredibly versatile, strong, sustainably grown, and biodegradable. It is finished in Spain or Italy.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We’ve scoured the internet for fun, thoughtful and sustainable gifts which even the most discerning sib will be thrilled to receive. These soaps are vegan, organic , synthetic-free and, best of all, come in delicious fragrances with cool names. Vegan, biodegradable juice masks Is your sibling into clean living?

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2021

These shoes are made from apple leather, a sustainably manufactured, bio-based plant leather using apple waste from Tyrol, Italy. Then they’ll appreciate a pair of sustainable, waterproof hemp shoes from 8000Kicks. These deodorants also come in 100% biodegradable tubes. Many of the plants come in biodegradable pots.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 23, 2020

Armed only with experience in biology, chemistry and physics, a group of Chile -based scientists took concepts ranging from photosynthesis to thermodynamics to create ZeroCabin, a collection of off-grid and self-sustaining cabins that use “free energy” to function. Read more here: Check out these amazing sustainable cabins by ZeroCabin.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 22, 2021

Moonflower Technologies sustainably grows lettuces, microgreens, herbs, and edible flowers via a closed-loop hydroponic system that uses 95 percent less water than conventional farms use. Global ROC provides an innovative technology solution for cooling tower systems that reduces chemical consumption, saves water, and decreases energy costs.

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Sustainability Consulting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For example in Phoenix, AZ, a state with little rainfall and affected by the mega-drought, Google opened a data center that uses one million gallons of water per day to cool the facility. Pharmaceutical company Abbott has set ambitious 2030 sustainability targets. Contact us for a free consultation.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As part of scientific work for a competition organized by the Mars Society, an American non-profit dedicated to exploring the Red Planet, architecture firm Abiboo has unveiled design concepts for a sustainable city on Mars. Nwa, the design for a self-sustaining city on Mars. Originally posted here:Â .

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 28, 2021

and bamboo sheets, using both non-toxic and sustainable materials. But is bamboo fabric actually sustainable? Products made from bamboo can even be softer than cotton thanks to the micro-gaps in the fabric and are fully biodegradable (as long as they haven’t been loaded with a bunch of toxic chemicals).

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Based out of Huntingburg, IN, with multiple showrooms around the country, furniture manufacturer OFS sets the bar high for sustainable production, protecting the environment and setting an example for other companies. At OFS, we’ve accomplished a lot when it comes to sustainability, but we also realize there’s so much more to do.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The PRS House in Mereville, France , a 150 square meter of living space, is an answer to sustainability. In other words, they are biodegradable and do not introduce any foreign matter to the environment. Most importantly, the wood helps keep the building warm, reducing the need for artificial warming and cooling.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 1, 2019

For those looking to hit the slopes as the weather cools down, a new eco-friendly ski wax will not only help you glide through the fluffy snowpack but will also help keep the environment free of the dangerous chemicals found in most ski waxes. MountainFLOW Images via MountainFLOW.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. If your company is working toward improving its sustainability performance, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability.

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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The solution is drained, and the remains are dried before being processed into ashes that will be returned to the family in a 100-percent biodegradable, bamboo-based container. So, it’s cool to present an option that makes being greener so easy.”. The remaining water is sterile and is released back into the water system.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

This week, 10 nature-inspired designers were announced as finalists for the Ray of Hope Prize, created to honor the legacy of sustainability visionary and Interface founder Ray C. The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

This week, 10 nature-inspired designers were announced as finalists for the Ray of Hope Prize, created to honor the legacy of sustainability visionary and Interface founder Ray C. The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retail business sustainability. These 7 sustainable developments are business opportunities that arise from key market trends we’re witnessing today. Using these trends we then present retail sustainability initiatives that will help you kickstart your organization’s sustainability program.

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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. Many schools including the schools on this list have demonstrated that they are both resourcefulness innovative in their efforts to achieve their sustainability objectives.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Meanwhile, innovators of all ages are developing plastic alternatives made from things like fish skin, vegetable starches and other biodegradable substances that offer the promise of rapid decomposition when disposed of properly, a sharp contrast with the thousands of years that traditional plastics may linger in the environment.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

After they’re cooked and cooled, string the ornaments with compostable twine and hang them on the tree. Though foraging is a sustainable way to decorate your home, there are a few things to consider. Remember to forage sustainably, only taking what you need and considering the health of the tree or plant you’re taking from.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability turned that familiar scene on its head at our recent event, the 2nd Annual WCS Talks. A sustainable venue for WCS Talks. In Georgia, when you flush your toilet, you might just be helping to cool a data center! She’s on the boards of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability and Everybody Solar.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To help combat the world’s waste problem, here are 10 ways to engage your employees for World Cleanup Day and for your long-term commitment to sustainability. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices. A powerful way to minimize your company’s waste impact is by educating staff on sustainable waste management practices.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Check out our guide below to give every friend on your list the gift of sustainability this holiday season. Headphones The stylish headphones from House of Marley are made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood , stainless steel, recyclable aluminum and soft natural leather. Not into the headphone idea?

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

Wherever you are on your sustainable living journey, we’ve got some ideas for how to lower your carbon footprint and enhance your sense of commitment to the planet. 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. Happy New Year!

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Wilson told Cool Hunting in a recent interview, “It’s all based off this one algorithm that allows you to transform a plant fiber into a wood composite,” he explained. Wilson and his team were already aware of the sustainability aspects of hemp, like the fact that plants grow quickly and are ready for harvest in only 120 days.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Shop Washable Sponges on Amazon Cocoon House book This book catalogues the development of a LEED-Certified home in New York that is both strikingly unique and an illustration of sustainable architectural design. TENCEL is 100% biodegradable, so there’s no lasting impact on the planet.

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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. Growing up, my dad would mow the lawn every weekend in some Sisyphean jockeying for the top spot among neighborhood men. The leaves.

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