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Goodyear develops self-regenerating 'spider-silk' tires for electric cars

Business Green

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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Carbon 'rainbow': Unilever pledges $1.2B to scrub fossil fuels from cleaning products

GreenBiz

Unilever's Clean Future program specifically will focus on funding biotechnology research, CO2 use and low-carbon chemistry, as well as biodegradable and water-efficient product formulations. It really will be a balance and the other shades on the rainbow have to be taken into account.". Unilever's $1.2 Pull Quote.

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Dry Cleaning Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Wet cleaning uses washers and dryers with biodegradable soaps as well as pressing machines to clean the clothing instead of harmful dry cleaning practices like using perc. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results. Wet cleaning. Chemical replacement. Carbon Emissions from Dry Cleaning Equipment.

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Two million UK micro-businesses don’t believe reducing their own emissions will make a difference to climate change

Envirotec Magazine

Ben Caspary, Founder of Booheads, a manufacturer of bamboo electric toothbrush heads, said: “I created Booheads in November 2020 to bring sustainably sourced, biodegradable bamboo toothbrush heads to customers seeking an alternative to the disposable plastic versions that end up in landfills.

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Sustainable Dry Cleaners: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Wet cleaning uses washers and dryers with biodegradable soaps as well as pressing machines to clean the clothing instead of harmful dry cleaning practices like using perc. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results. Wet cleaning. Chemical replacement. Carbon Emissions from Dry Cleaning Equipment.

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Waste collection trucks and data centre waste heat get boost in UK

Smart Energy International

The Deep Green furnaces are comprised of computers immersed in a biodegradable mineral oil to capture the heat generated, which are installed on-site and the heat delivered to the adjacent swimming pool or other user of large volumes of heated water such as a distillery or large apartment block.

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The PFAS and the furious: the new and deserved scrutiny on the ‘forever chemicals’

AGreenLiving

The water-repellent coating on many biodegradable products can cause harm in waste management and human health. Here is the original post: The PFAS and the furious: the new and deserved scrutiny on the ‘forever chemicals’