Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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. Choose ethical products that support quality working conditions, worker health and safety, and community prosperity.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2021

They regularly use excess resources/wastes and byproducts, aiming to reduce use of plastics by replacing them in various products they create. And, therefore, to create ethically-sourced and locally-fabricated high-performance sustainable products. Biohm Images via Biohm.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) One option for a sustainable burial is simply to opt for a traditional wooden coffin – but one made from a more ethical choice of wood, from sustainably managed woodlands and forests. A natural burial will also involve greater care over the type of coffin. (A

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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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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Dr. Martens vegan line Give that classic Dr. Martens look without sacrificing your sibling’s animal welfare ethics. Together they designed these super comfortable, vegan and biodegradable sneakers, featuring the world’s first hemp insole. These deodorants also come in 100% biodegradable tubes.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Use less plastic, in all forms. Petroleum-based plastic packaging is derived from our finite supply of fossil fuels and much of it does not break down completely for hundreds to thousands of years.

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Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Are you struggling to reduce plastic use in your home? In this first instalment from Ethical.net, we learn why we should be aiming to reduce our plastic use, why recycling isn’t enough and how to get stated reducing food-related plastic waste. Plastic is absolutely everywhere.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Use less plastic, in all forms. Petroleum-based plastic packaging is derived from our finite supply of fossil fuels and much of it does not break down completely for hundreds to thousands of years.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

Household goods such as plastic food containers , non-stick cookware , and flame-retardant furniture often release harmful toxins into the air and can contaminate food, posing health risks to both adults and children. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tip #2: Seek goods and materials that are biodegradable and compostable : Products that are made from 100% biodegradable and compostable materials contribute less waste to landfills. Tip #3: Choose materials that do not include toxins : Even materials that are biodegradable and recyclable can negatively impact the environment.

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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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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. For example, Shopify invested in Running Tide, a company that will build kelp-growing platforms in ocean current systems. In a survey of 2,511 registered U.S.

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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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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)? the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction – Reuse & Recycling. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. How much do we waste?

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 29, 2021

Their toilet roll arrives in plastic-free packaging, too. Chances are the majority of your shampoos and shower gels are housed in plastic bottles and packaging, which isn’t great for the environment or your single-use plastic credentials. Their packaging is biodegradable, and products are both cruelty-free and plant-based.

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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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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 25, 2020

When they say it’s All Good, this ethical body care company means it’s good for you and the planet. In addition to the company’s notable organic products previously highlighted in a variety of publications, All Good has now taken the extra step to remove all plastic from the products and shipping packaging in its newest two releases.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Conscientious coffee lovers will appreciate that Wildland Coffee uses ethically sourced beans from Brazil. Even better, the compressible insulation is made up of 100% recycled PET plastic. Allez Another ethically sourced essential, Allez uses plant-based ingredients for natural cleansing. At only 11.4 At only 11.4

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Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to a recent study, 79% of all plastic waste generated since the 1950s have been found in landfills. Since eco-friendly packaging is made from recyclable materials, it reduces the amount of waste on Earth making it better for the environment. It Consists Of Biodegradable Materials. Another study determined that 48.5%

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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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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plastic waste is junking up the ocean. Many companies and individuals are finding ways to help reduce the levels of waste by creating brand new products out of recycled plastic waste. Wild & Stone is working on a more permanent solution: replacing single-use plastic altogether. Yes, it’s all plastic-free.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Compared to disposable, single-use plastic products, items made from materials like bamboo or organic cotton are often more expensive as they factor in costs of materials, ethical labor and production. Approximately 98% of Siempre Eco’s packaging is recyclable, reusable or biodegradable.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer. Luckily, the ethical consumer claims a market majority , meaning the two go hand-in-hand. The 6 types of retail packaging waste.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Fair-trade coffee For those who are unfamiliar, coffee that is certified as “ Fair-Trade ” has been vetted to ensure that the product has been produced to a certain set of ethical standards. The hand-operated machine produces a strong, double shot of espresso with no plastic pods or paper filters needed.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

In 2022, 48% of all new coffee products carried an ethical or environmental claim – which is close to double the number from almost a decade ago (2012). Tip #5: Work to eliminate single-use plastics. Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Option For Your Business. Check for composting options near you.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. Slow fashion advocates for an ethical garment manufacturing process that respects people, the environment, and animals. Rise and Impact of Toxic Fashion. Waste Considerations .

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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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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Stroodles , a new straw made out of pasta, solves the ethical straw problem. If you choose not to eat your Stroodle, it will decompose in days rather than a month, like a paper straw, or never, like a plastic straw. Americans alone use about 500 million plastic straws per day. Now you can one-up your most eco-conscious friends.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Shop Cannabolish on Amazon Beeswax wraps Beeswax wraps have drawn a lot of attention in recent years as a helpful way to reduce plastic use. As a company, it’s been awarded as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies, earned an ‘A’ Climate 2020 score, and been recognized by Energy Star.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Depending on what your gift recipient is into, you can choose from books about everything from zero-waste cooking and vegetarianism to vegan recipes and ethical cooking. Best of all, the company’s biodegradable products don’t sacrifice sound quality. Blow everyone’s minds by bringing a box of biodegradable straws made out of hay.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

As the ESW Beauty website so eloquently states, “Our mission is to develop beauty products made with clean, ethically-sourced, and sustainable ingredients. By combining a non-toxic, cruelty-free and eco-friendly formula with Wang’s love for raw juices, the Raw Juice Cleanse Sheet Masks were born.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

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. This year, the group implemented a reverse osmosis system in a Thai community; it cleans drinking water and eliminates locals’ need for plastic bottles.

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