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Discover Bruvi, a single-serve coffee machine with biodegradable pods

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The company’s B-pods offer premium coffees from licensed brand partners that produce ethically and sustainably sourced coffee. They are not only 100% recyclable, but they are also designed to break down without leaving microplastics behind in a landfill environment. However, the pod that goes into the machine is very different.

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What Is A Green Procurement Policy?

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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. Note : When buying biodegradable products, ensure that there is a facility that can collect these items as biodegradable materials require special processing.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

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Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. Cascade Steel also commits to ethical sourcing and conflict-free metals , fully disclosing that their products are derived solely from recycled or scrap sources. Its biodegradability, durability and high capacity for storing carbon makes hemp a promising green building material.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

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Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Beyond offering comfort and beauty, cotton, linen, and wool fabrics often use fewer (or no) chemicals in production than synthetic options and biodegrade more naturally over time. Opt for Quality Over Quantity.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.

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

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Not to mention over one-third of microplastics found in oceans come from synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester, along with laundry detergents. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton. In fact, about 2,000 gallons (7,600 liters) of water is consumed to manufacture a single pair of jeans !

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