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Plastic Pollution’s Impact on Marine Life and Our Role in Conservation

The Environmental Blog

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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10 Ways to Engage Employees for World Cleanup Day

Green Business Bureau

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. 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. Reduce Single-Use Plastics.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Such waste items include dunnage , shoring, pallets, lining, transit and packing materials, plywood, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic wrapping, and steel strapping. Tip #7 – Use refillable containers for drinking and condiments : Eliminate plastic water bottles.

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Petite Lucette: Supporting Sustainable Fashion Through Circular Approach, Local Partnerships and Organic Certified Fabrics

Green Business Bureau

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! Circular Fashion Is The Future.

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How to make zero-waste decorations for the holidays

AGreenLiving

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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Managing Food Waste in the Office

Green Business Bureau

You can avoid a yucky and smelly bin by lining the bin with a biodegradable bag – ensure to separate stinky scraps like meat, fish, bones and greasy food into another bag to prevent bad odor; keeping a lid on and recycling regularly (consider composting).

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GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Green Tech Challenge

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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