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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

Achieving a sustainable Blue Economy requires amplified conversation, education and intentional efforts in ocean conservation. Waste Reduction The reduction of non-biodegradable waste is another plausible solution to ocean conservation. Partnering with startups like BlueBenu is one option to consider.

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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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OFS furniture is eco-driven from tree to delivery

AGreenLiving

Replanting and maintenance of the forest led to the current 7,100 acres held and monitored by OFS and the Menke family. The company also places an earth-friendly focus on packaging, using biodegradable foam that keeps furniture safe during shipping, yet reduces to 5% of its size once the unpacking is complete.

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Guarding against 'greenwash': Inside the fight against misleading corporate green claims

Business Green

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.

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Sustainability Guide for Restaurants: Waste Management Practices for a Lower Carbon Footprint

Green Business Bureau

Packaging and containers from product deliveries are another big source of restaurant waste. Controlling food waste after serving it entails proper disposal of leftover food and utilizing eco-friendly packaging for leftover and take-out food. Take-out packaging accounts for a fair portion of waste that can be allocated to restaurants.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Tip #5 – Recycle and reuse paper : Workspaces should have paper recycle bins to make it easy to collect all types of paper including packaging and cardboard.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. Monitor and Evaluate Waste Management Programs Regularly. With some research, hotels can find eco-friendly packaging alternatives for items such as toiletries.

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