The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From recycling to upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, we can do plenty of things to contribute to our planet’s health. A proactive mindset can pinpoint eco-friendly moving companies, sustainable packing materials, and energy-efficient transportation options. Consider the moving process, too.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Tip #2: Reduce energy consumption on-site.

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Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 147

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest and ramp up carbon capture and use technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example, through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials.

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Fossil fuels Carbon Biotechnology Biodegradable 309

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

” Linking to past green investment programs, he says, “The US invested big in renewable energy research and development during the global financial crisis. Increasing recycling rates, which have been less than 10% historically, by designing products to be recycled and investigating alternative recycling technologies.

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Plastics Agriculture Recycling Recycling 130

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Often GPPs instruct businesses to purchase products that consume less resources such as energy efficient light bulbs or low-flow faucets. These brands are manufacturing their shoes from recycled and biodegradable materials and sourcing sustainably while still achieving the durability and comfort that shoe lovers expect.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

Consumer demand for green products is as high as ever. It seems we have a dilemma; the demand for environmentally sound and low-impact products is high, yet consumers aren’t trusting the environmental claims of business. Energy Star. Recyclable Claims. But what is driving the rise of greenwash ? Green Business Bureau.

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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. For example, biogas can be used on the farm to heat buildings, and for restaurants, it can be used as an energy source for cooking. The use of these irrigation methods could avoid about 1.13

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Customers expect it and the health of our planet demands it. From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. It is biodegradable and recyclable, and can often be used for renewable energy.

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Biodegradable Packaging Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability 146

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years. Production of plastic bags is energy intensive – and for no reason considering the typical useful life of a plastic bag is about 12 minutes. Plastic bags that are recycled incorrectly and land in the ocean end up floating around and resembling jellyfish.

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Retail Plastics Sustainability Fashion 111

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Now is the time for general contracting companies to make the necessary changes in order to keep up with the demands of the next generation of consumers. Energy Usage and Electricity. Recycled Steel. Steel is one of the most common, and easiest materials to recycle in the world. Energy Efficiency and Electricity.

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Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

Consumer demand for green products is as high as ever. It seems we have a dilemma; the demand for environmentally sound and low-impact products is high, yet consumers aren’t trusting the environmental claims of business. Energy Star. Recyclable Claims. But what is driving the rise of greenwash ? Green Business Bureau.

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Sustainability Packaging Recycling Recycling 78

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Now is the time for general contracting companies to make the necessary changes in order to keep up with the demands of the next generation of consumers. Energy Usage and Electricity. Recycled Steel. Steel is one of the most common, and easiest materials to recycle in the world. Energy Efficiency and Electricity.

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Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An explosive new report finds that the plastics industry has misled the public for decades about the viability of recycling plastic, promoting reuse despite the fact that mechanical recycling was not feasible – perpetuating the plastic waste crisis the world faces today. But let’s recycle it into energy” by incinerating it.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Waste 143

Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2021

Fishing nets and lines are traditionally made from non-biodegradable, non-recyclable plastics, and all too often they are discarded, generating an accumulation of plastic waste. But unfortunately, consumer demand and the seafood black market are fueling both overfishing and illegal fishing across the world.

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2021

This includes the major reforms to the England's waste system confirmed in the 2018 Resources & Waste Strategy, such as the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging, measures to improve consistency in household and business recycling collections, and plans for a national deposit return scheme for drinks containers.

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Waste Waste Government Recycling 45

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 16, 2021

For instance, their business cards are made from recycled and biodegradable seed paper. In the workplace, they have also organized a cycling program to save energy, offset commute emissions and encourage exercising. Juan Carlos Granados and Yarinka Rojas after receiving Environmental Stewardship Award. “A

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Health Biotechnology Sustainability Biodegradable 97

Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

It embeds certain energy efficiency and environmental criteria into its purchasing contracts, much as Salesforce will require suppliers to do, and it is vocal about the carbon-reduction potential of its strategy with customers. The clear play: Help other companies, including customers and partners, achieve their own sustainability goals.

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Grist

APRIL 19, 2023

and Europe have pushed back, saying the devices pose technical risks, like flooding and increased energy consumption, that must be addressed first. Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images Washing machine manufacturers in the U.S. This year U.S. Lest anyone forget about washing machines, there’s R&D going after them, too.

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Microplastics Plastics Pollution Policy 103

GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. But COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in those plans, with single-use packaging skyrocketing, low fossil fuel prices and disrupted recycling systems, already weakened by China’s 2018 plastics waste ban. .

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Packaging Sustainability Recycling Recycling 545

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest, and ramp up carbon capture and utilisation technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials.

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Fossil fuels Carbon Biotechnology Biodegradable 69

Clean Energy Trust

JULY 1, 2019

Credits from left: Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images, Union of Concerned Scientists, Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press, TechCrunch/Getty Images Clean Energy Trust’s cleantech roundup highlights interesting cleantech news and perspective, from policy changes to technology updates and investment news.

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Plastics Carbon Blockchain Recycling 40

Clean Energy Trust

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Decreased weight means less CO2 emissions and a higher possibility of powering a vehicle with batteries as it would require less energy. consumer behavior began demanding more transparency and sustainability. And for our latest product made from the bio-material corn starch, we see the largest impact in recycled plastics and packaging.

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Innovation Startups Technology Climate change 52

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? In other words, how can the use of everyday materials in the office be substituted with more sustainable, recycled, and reused materials? You need to identify instances where this is happening.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest and ramp up carbon capture and use technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example, through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials.

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Fossil fuels Carbon Biotechnology Biodegradable 28

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. Fast fashion is the term for the high-turnaround, low-cost, trendy clothing and accessories created to maximize profit and meet demand.

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Fashion Waste Waste Retail 183

Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 10, 2023

cotton) and the energy needed to process fabrics and manufacture the garments themselves (e.g., Fashion’s upstream emissions from processing and distribution are hardly unique to the industry alone—long-term pathways to decarbonization will rely on the broader energy (and vehicle) transition. incineration or landfills).

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Building Energy Monitoring Fashion Business Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 86

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2022

Bakeries are energy-intensive and create excessive amounts of waste during the packaging and baking processes. Latex gloves for instance will take up to 5 years to biodegrade. This demands effective ingredient forecasting. Prioritize making more of these items to meet demand. These items accumulate in our environment.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 143

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Consumers need new options for less wasteful and less pollutive products, packaging, transportation, and energy. Clean Energy. State mandates and consumer choice have sparked a demand for clean and green energy. Compost and Food Waste Recycling. Biodegradable, Reusable, and Eco-friendly Consumer Products.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Energy Manager. Energy managers focus on the operations and functions that require power. Project Leader, Program Manager.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. Fast fashion is the term for the high-turnaround, low-cost, trendy clothing and accessories created to maximize profit and meet demand.

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Fashion Waste Waste Retail 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

To operate indefinitely, a retail brand must meet environmental, social, and economic demands. The retail industry is built from supply and demand, meaning traditionally, financial success is thought to hinge on economies of scale. Retail business sustainability trend #1: Rising fossil fuel prices call for energy-efficient retail.

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Retail Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Business Green

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, as awareness of the climate emergency has grown, oil and gas giants have continued to run ad campaigns that gloss over their exploration and extraction activity and instead promote their clean energy ventures and newly-enshrined climate goals. We all need to help each other.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Packaging 57

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Energy Manager. Energy managers focus on the operations and functions that require power. Project Leader, Program Manager.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2019

CyberArk’s green team has four subgroups: transportation, energy, community and “green” habits in the office. This includes adopting a zero-waste policy, limiting the use of paper and minimizing the use of plastics, energy, and water. Our customers want it, our employees want it and I demand it.”.

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Sustainability North America Plastics Carbon-negative 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Demand for Sustainable Fashion. Fast, toxic fashion is the term for the high-turnaround, low-cost, trendy clothing and accessories created to maximize profit and meet demand. This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Waste recycling/recovery : Mechanical recycling. Waste recycling/recovery : Chemical recycling. Waste recycling/recovery : (digestion, composting). Fossil fuel energy avoidance : Incineration with energy recovery. The problem with recycling as a business waste management strategy.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

When we travel, we consume more energy and likely dispose of more products because we are on tight schedules and constantly in transit. We are in new, unfamiliar environments that may not support recycling, composting or sorting waste like we do at home. Some of us are guilty of over consumption and unnecessary water and energy waste.

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