The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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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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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. More specifically, microplastic.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Its packaging is even derived from 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials. Responsibly crafted, plastic-free toys BeginAgain toys are made from a mix of vintage materials (maple, rubberwood and natural rubber) and modern bioplastics derived from non-GMO corn. Our children will inherit the world we live in.”

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. From disposable utensils to dental and hair care, EcoLuxe has an array of eco-friendly alternatives to help you reduce your plastic footprint.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2019

For people striving for zero-waste and plastic-free living The greenUP subscription is curated to minimize dependence on disposable plastic. Even the company’s website emphasizes a plastic-free lifestyle, “so there’s less plastic waste ending up on our beaches and in our oceans.”

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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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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

A new report from advocacy group The Changing Markets Foundation appears to reveal how, behind a veil of nice-sounding initiatives and commitments to address the plastics crisis – the plastics industry, consumer brands and retailers have obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions to the crisis for decades.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

Achieving a sustainable Blue Economy requires amplified conversation, education and intentional efforts in ocean conservation. Every year, an additional 8 million tonnes of plastic is deposited into the ocean. Recycling, when practised as an end to end solution, has proven effective.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction. Replace plastic straws with reusable alternatives like steel and glass. Minimize Food Waste.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2021

In 2019 Watson Gloves introduced Green Monkey biodegradable gloves made with a Reclaim additive that accelerates biodegradation in modern landfill conditions and enables these gloves to effectively degrade into organic matter and renewable biogas. biodegradation in 233 days). biodegradation in 233 days). in 390 days.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You can complete an audit on your own ( Recycle Coach has created a guided 7 step checklist for self administered waste audits) or hire a certified third-party. Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Reduce Single-Use Plastics.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Petite Lucette further combats the plastic crisis by shipping orders in recyclable boxes with recycled tissue paper. Their next challenge is to find an eco-friendly alternative to the poly plastic bags used to protect clothing during shipments. But every improvement and small adjustment counts!

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

According to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Americans throw out about 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day compared to the rest of the year. Often made out of unsustainable materials like plastic and polyester, decorations are just as important as gifts to plenty of American households.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

If physical invites are a must, use recycled paper or materials that are easily compostable. Rethink your approach by using items that can be re-purposed or are biodegradable. Consider also using DIY decorations from recycled materials or renting items that can be used again.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2020

As a California company, there is heightened scrutiny on single use plastic, so future plans include identifying and implementing solutions for biodegradable poly and paper handle bags, along with enhanced solutions for increased hanger recycling and water recycling, which they already focus on in their business.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

If the average smoker discards just half of their unwanted cigarettes, that’s 3,600 butts a year, butts made of non-biodegradable cellulose acetate — a type of plastic. More significantly, the service combines compliance with education and awareness to drive behavioural change. Consistent approach.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2019

is an educational services and products firm based in Greenville, Wisconsin. Like many organizations, School Specialty initially focused on low-hanging fruit such as recycling of paper, cardboard, electronics, ink toner, batteries, lightbulbs, and plastic throughout their office spaces and packaging departments.

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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. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Finding the best options and opportunities for you will depend on your education, skills, expertise, experience, interests and passion. Environmental engineers may be involved with projects or plans to improve public health, waste disposal and recycling, as well as plans to control or minimize air and water pollution. Entrepreneurship.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It began with a single urban garden and has grown into multiple garden sites, youth mentorship and education programs, on the job skills training for formerly imprisoned persons and at-risk youth with a landscaping team dedicated to building and maintaining sustainable, edible landscapes in areas with little or no access to fresh food.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For instance, the shoe retailer Rothy’s manufactures footwear from ocean plastic waste. Retail business sustainability trend #4: The war on single-use plastic demands retailers adopt sustainable alternatives. According to a 2020 survey by Deloitte , 64% of consumers limited their consumption of single-use plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Just as you have blue bins for recyclable materials, brown bins are meant only for organic materials. To achieve effective results for reducing and properly managing food waste, employees play a huge role and must be properly educated and engaged. Get a brown bin.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

One other commitment you can make is to join the Sustainable Coffee Challenge , which is an initiative that’s working to make coffee a completely sustainable product by uniting and educating farmers, roasters, and retailers alike. Tip #5: Work to eliminate single-use plastics. Check for composting options near you.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

Of course, it’s important to make conscientious decisions about avoiding plastic and plastic foam, buying in bulk when possible and investing in durable products that will last many years rather than disposables, but avoiding the purchase in the first place is the best thing you can do for the planet.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Finding the best options and opportunities for you will depend on your education, skills, expertise, experience, interests and passion. Environmental engineers may be involved with projects or plans to improve public health, waste disposal and recycling, as well as plans to control or minimize air and water pollution. Entrepreneurship.

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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. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

Among the 80 solutions evaluated for their potential to reverse global warming, educating girls and ensuring women have access to family planning resources ranked No. The reasons are clear: Educated and empowered women generate a cascade of positive outcomes for society and the planet. Yes, you read that correctly. 47 — Bioplastics.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Governments and businesses would be wise to take their cues from higher education" Katie said. The campus community diverted nearly 70 percent of all waste this past school year (up from 56 percent the previous year), thanks to student-driven recycling audits. The university boasts a robust branch of Engineers for a Sustainable World.

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Green Tech Challenge

MARCH 1, 2019

Damn, my closest female friend holds a long education and career in fashion. It does not only help reduce resource waste and lower the carbon footprint from animal leather production but also provides biodegradable products in the long run. However; to me, fashion is just plain ugly.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This is a good gift for thrifty, practical folks while saving the environment from plastic pollution. The company adheres to a long list of responsible practices, including reducing its carbon footprint , giving to LGBTQ+ and health-focused causes and helping to educate the next generation of chefs.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Fundamentals of Circular Packaging (Workshop): An increase in consumer awareness, corporate engagement and regulatory action has led more companies to set ambitious goals to reduce and reimagine their use of plastics and packaging. Thanks to new regulatory incentives and technologies, the carbontech market is now taking off.

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